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August 6, 2026
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Kitui Chief Officer, five directors arrested over alleged Sh17.5m procurement fraud

Kitui Chief Officer, five directors arrested over alleged Sh17.5m procurement fraud

Financial records also allegedly showed money transfers between Kivoto and directors of DTK Construction Company Ltd and 4-Walls Company Ltd...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Kitui County Chief Officer for Agriculture and Fisheries, Gladys Mami Kivoto, and five company directors over alleged procurement fraud totaling Sh17.5 million.

  • Over Sh14.1 million was allegedly paid to proxy companies linked to Kivoto.
  • Key individuals arrested include Gladys Mami Kivoto and directors of Shanel Construction Company Ltd, ECO Stone Company Limited, AZ Links Company Ltd, DTK Construction Company Ltd, and 4-Walls Company Ltd.
  • Charges include conflict of interest, abuse of office, and corrupt procurement practices.

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