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

EACC raids senior Bomet officials' 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 raids on the homes and offices of senior officials in Bomet County on October 24, 2024, amid ongoing investigations into a Sh1.573 billion fraud scandal linked to road construction equipment purchases.

  • Sh373 million worth of road construction machinery is at the center of the allegations, with claims of procurement fraud and embezzlement.
  • The operation coincided with a visit from President William Ruto, who was launching a Sh4.5 billion Cardio Thoracic Centre.
  • Eight officials have been arrested and questioned, with documents seized to support the ongoing investigation into mismanagement of public funds.

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