DPP charges nine over alleged Ksh. 120M Nakuru County procurement irregularities

The Director of Public Prosecutions Friday charged nine individuals, seven of whom are employees of the County Government of Nakuru, with 19 counts arising from alleged conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, procurement-related offences and corr..

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has charged nine individuals, including seven current employees of the County Government of Nakuru, with 19 counts related to alleged procurement irregularities totaling approximately Ksh. 120 million.

The charges stem from alleged conflict of interest, money laundering, and corrupt practices in procurement proceedings.
Key figures include Economist II, Director for Medical Services, and other Chief Officers from the County Government of Nakuru.
The nine individuals and three companies pleaded not guilty and were released on bond and bail, with pre-trial directions set for 19th September 2026.