Busia governor linked to Sh90m payments to family-linked entities

The EACC probe suggests a "syndicate" involving senior county officials...

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Busia Governor Paul Otuoma was questioned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding alleged irregular tender awards and payments exceeding Sh1.4 billion to 26 proxy companies, some linked to his family. This investigation stems from public complaints and Senate concerns over corruption in Busia County.

Payments totaling Sh90,031,678 were made to four private entities, including Baya Farmcare Limited, Leokiz Investment Limited, and Multidose Agro Supplies Limited, allegedly connected to Governor Otuoma and his family.
The probe covers the 2022/2023 to 2024/2025 financial years and also includes alleged procurement irregularities in the construction of the Busia Trailer Park Yard.
The EACC also recently recovered public land in Machakos town valued at approximately Sh50 million, illegally allocated to private individuals.

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