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October 24, 2024
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EACC raids senior Bomet official's homes as Ruto visits

EACC raids senior Bomet official's homes as Ruto visits

The high-stake operation over Sh1.2 billion graft case caught county workers and families of affected CECs and COs by surprise...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) conducted early morning raids on the homes and offices of senior officials in Bomet County over a corruption scandal involving the procurement of Sh373 million worth of road construction equipment, coinciding with President William Ruto's visit to the county.

  • Sh1.2 billion is associated with alleged embezzlement and fraudulent payments to officials' companies.
  • Investigation includes a focus on conflict of interest and abuse of office.
  • The operation highlights operational discrepancies, including payments exceeding the agreed amounts and missing documentation for equipment ownership.

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