EACC grills Kisii County Trade Chief Officer over loss of Sh50 million

EACC detectives escort chief officer in charge of trade and tourism John Obwocha (centre) after they interviewed him in his office over loss of sh50m at the Kisii County government. PHOTO: SAMMY OMINGO/STANDARD

Kisii County Government Chief Officer in charge of Trade John Obwocha has been grilled by detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the loss liquor licensing money amounting to Sh50 million.

According to South Nyanza EACC Regional Officer Mr Abraham Kemboi, the money might have been lost in a parallel liquor licensing scheme.