EACC Storms Homes of Sports Officials as Ksh3.8B Graft Probe Deepens
EACC launches major operation against State Department for Sports officials over Ksh3.8 billion fraud
Detectives have raided several residences and offices of government officials and businesspeople linked to the suspected fraud.
According to EACC, the probe focuses on allegations of unlawful acquisition of public funds and abuse of office by top officials in the Sports Department. The offences are believed to have occurred during 2020/2021 and 2025/2026 financial years.
“The operation was done in pursuance of court orders and is part of ongoing investigations into the alleged unlawful acquisition of Ksh3,800,563,277 by senior officials,” the commission said in a statement.
Those targeted included a Senior Assistant Commissioner of Sports, a Deputy Accountant General from the Ministry of ASALs and Regional Development, an accountant at the State Department for Sports and a director of several private travel companies linked to the alleged scam.
Investigators believe the funds were diverted through collusion and fraudulent procurement processes with irregular tenders awarded to companies owned by the officials.
The coordinated raids were done in Nairobi, Kiambu, Machakos, Nyeri and Nanyuki and Ksh3.58 million in cash, property title deeds and several high end motor vehicles were recovered.
EACC said the recovered items will be part of the evidence to determine how the funds were misappropriated and whether the assets were acquired through proceeds of corruption.
All suspects were taken to EACC headquarters at Integrity Centre to record statements. Once investigations are complete, appropriate legal action including prosecution will be taken against those found guilty.
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EACC Storms Homes of Sports Officials as Ksh3.8B Graft Probe Deepens