EACC Arrests Senior Sports Officials Over Sh3.8bn Fraud Scheme

The anti-graft agency said the arrests followed early morning search operations conducted simultaneously in Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Machakos, and Nanyuki counties. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested several senior officials from the State Department for Sports over allegations of embezzling KSh3.8 billion through fraudulent procurement schemes and abuse of office. These arrests followed early morning search operations conducted simultaneously across Nairobi, Kiambu, Nyeri, Machakos, and Nanyuki counties.

The alleged embezzlement of KSh3,800,563,277 occurred between the 2020/2021 and 2025/2026 financial years.
Arrested individuals include Caroline Muthoni Kariuki, Senior Assistant Commissioner of Sports, and Otis Mutwiri Nturibi, Deputy Accountant General (ASALs & Regional Development).
Investigators recovered KSh3.58 million in cash, land documents, and motor vehicles during the simultaneous searches.

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