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HomeDaily NewsWednesday, August 19, 2026Treasury Officials Face Court Over Sh1.5bn and Sh1.57bn Fraud Cases - August 2026
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Treasury Officials Face Court Over Sh1.5bn and Sh1.57bn Fraud Cases - August 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against nine National Treasury officials and business people for allegedly embezzling Sh1.5 billion from a government program. Nine senior officials from the National Treasury are set to be arraigned in court following an investigation into alleged embezzlement totaling Sh1.5 billion. Additionally, Senior officials from the National Treasury and private directors have been released on bond after facing charges related to the alleged misappropriation of Ksh 1.57 billion in the PROFIT Programme fraud case. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested 9 individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project, and nine Chief Accountants from the National Treasury were arrested and are being held at EACC headquarters in Nairobi.

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Tuesday 6:03 PMNation NewsFirst

Prosecution looms for Treasury officials in Sh1.5bn embezzlement case

Prosecution looms for Treasury officials in Sh1.5bn embezzlement case

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against nine National Treasury officials and business people for allegedly embezzling Sh1.5 billion from a government program.

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Key Highlights

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against nine National Treasury officials and business people for allegedly embezzling Sh1.5 billion from a government program.

  • Sh1.5 billion allegedly embezzled from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovation and Technologies (PROFIT).
  • Key individuals include Programme Coordinator John Ngure Kabutha and Namwel Moturi Motanya, head of the Accounting Unit.
  • Charges include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, financial misconduct, and money laundering.
Tuesday 7:22 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

EACC yawakamata maafisa 9 wa Hazina kuhusu ufisadi wa Sh1.7bn

Nine Chief Accountants from the National Treasury have been arrested and are being held at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi.

Key Highlights

Nine Chief Accountants from the National Treasury have been arrested and are being held at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) headquarters in Nairobi.

  • The arrests are in connection with alleged corruption involving Sh1.7 billion.
  • The implicated officials are suspected of involvement in the Ruto administration's 'Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda' (BETA) initiative.
  • The EACC is investigating the misappropriation of funds for the project.
Tuesday 7:52 PMKTN News (Youtube)

EACC Yakamata watu 9 Kwa Tuhuma za Ubadhirifu wa Sh1.57 Bilioni za Mradi wa IFAD

EACC Yakamata watu 9 Kwa Tuhuma za Ubadhirifu wa Sh1.57 Bilioni za Mradi wa IFAD

EACC Yakamata watu 9 Kwa Tuhuma za Ubadhirifu wa Sh1.57 Bilioni za Mradi wa IFAD

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested 9 individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project.

Key Highlights

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested 9 individuals in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh1.57 billion from the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) project.

  • Sh1.57 billion suspected to have been misappropriated.
  • 9 people arrested by the EACC.
  • The funds were designated for the IFAD project.
Tuesday 9:34 PMCitizen TV (Youtube)

Nine Treasury officials to face court over Sh1.5bn graft probe

Nine Treasury officials to face court over Sh1.5bn graft probe

Nine Treasury officials to face court over Sh1.5bn graft probe

Nine senior officials from the National Treasury are set to be arraigned in court tomorrow following an investigation into alleged embezzlement totaling Sh1.5 billion.

Key Highlights

Nine senior officials from the National Treasury are set to be arraigned in court tomorrow following an investigation into alleged embezzlement totaling Sh1.5 billion.

  • The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved the prosecution after finding sufficient evidence.
  • The accused are senior Treasury officials.
  • The alleged embezzlement involves Sh1.5 billion.
Tuesday 9:53 PMNTV Kenya (Youtube)

DPP approves charges against nine suspects over alleged Sh1.57bn fraud

DPP approves charges against nine suspects over alleged Sh1.57bn fraud

DPP approves charges against nine suspects over alleged Sh1.57bn fraud

The Director of Public Prosecutions has given the go-ahead for charges to be filed against nine individuals apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

Key Highlights

The Director of Public Prosecutions has given the go-ahead for charges to be filed against nine individuals apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

  • The suspects are accused of involvement in an alleged fraud amounting to Sh1.57 billion.
  • The Director of Public Prosecutions is the key approving authority.
  • The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is the arresting body.
Wednesday 1:42 PMKenyans

Court Issues Ruling in Ksh 1.57B Fraud Case Involving Treasury Officials

Court Issues Ruling in Ksh 1.57B Fraud Case Involving Treasury Officials

Senior officials from the National Treasury and private directors have been released on bond after facing charges related to the alleged misappropriation of Ksh 1.57 billion in the PROFIT Programme fraud case.

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Key Highlights

Senior officials from the National Treasury and private directors have been released on bond after facing charges related to the alleged misappropriation of Ksh 1.57 billion in the PROFIT Programme fraud case.

  • Ksh 1.57 billion allegedly misappropriated under the PROFIT Programme.
  • Nine accused, including Head of the Accounting Unit at the National Treasury and company directors, denied 121 charges.
  • Accused released on bond ranging from Ksh 1 million to Ksh 20 million and must surrender passports.
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