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July 30, 2026
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EACC arrests Nakuru officials over Sh120mn procurement fraud probe

EACC arrests Nakuru officials over Sh120mn procurement fraud probe

EACC said investigations found that contracts were awarded between the 2020/21 and 2024/25 financial years to three companies allegedly linked to the husband of a county employee, raising concerns over integrity in public procurement...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested seven current and former officials of the Nakuru County Government and a contractor over alleged procurement fraud totalling over Sh120 million.

  • Contracts worth over Sh120 million were allegedly awarded to companies linked to the husband of a county employee.
  • Key individuals arrested include City Manager Peter Gitau Thabanja and County Executive Committee Member for Finance Solomon Sirma.
  • The probe was triggered by allegations that an Economist II at the county, Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, failed to declare her private interests in companies controlled by her husband.

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