Ksh330M CHAN Funds Scandal: Former Sports PS Kaberia, Nine Others Face Graft Charges
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kaberia has been dragged into a Ksh330 million graft case, alongside nine other suspects, over funds allocated for Kenya’s preparations to host the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
The case has taken a dramatic turn after Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga approved graft-related charges against Kaberia, four former government officials and five businessmen.
The ten suspects are accused of involvement in the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330 million set aside for Kenya’s CHAN preparations.
Among those facing charges alongside Kaberia are former senior Ministry of Sports officials, including a former Senior Principal Finance Officer, former Director of Administration, former Principal Accountant and former Senior Superintendent Engineer.
But the case does not stop there.
Five companies have also been charged in connection with the alleged financial misconduct, according to the DPP.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, September 8, Ingonga said the charges followed investigations conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The investigation file was subsequently forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for review and guidance.
According to Ingonga, an independent and thorough assessment of the evidence established sufficient grounds to prosecute the suspects and the companies involved.
The accused face several charges, including abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, failure to comply with procurement laws, acquisition of proceeds of crime and financial misconduct.
The latest development has reignited questions over the management of public funds allocated for Kenya’s preparations for the continental football tournament.
The ODPP says it remains committed to pursuing accountability in the management of public resources.
“We reaffirm our unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding public resources, promoting integrity, and ensuring accountability in the management of public affairs,” Ingonga said.
The suspects are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty by a court of law.
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