We will unmask Anglo Leasing saga, says EACC

BY JOSEPH MASHA and Michael Wesonga

Kenya: Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) Director Mumo Matemu has revealed that investigations into various Anglo Leasing contracts are still ongoing.

Mr Matemu said the operationalisation of the law on Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) would assist the commission to broaden its investigations into the matter.

He affirmed that whatever else happens, the investigations must not be compromised but instead be brought to a logical conclusion, leading to prosecution of the perpetrators.

“Investigations are at a critical stage and I cannot discuss particulars without giving hints to the people we are investigating,” he explained.

Matemu intimated that EACC wants to control the information until when it was necessary to share it with the public. He was speaking during the launch of the Senate committee on Public Investment and Accounts.

The anti-corruption chief said they will use the gathered intelligence to assist Kenyans in realising their dreams of demystifying governance.

Matemu revealed that the commission had also launched investigations into various county assemblies.

He said corruption was no option and noted that the assemblies are not immune to investigations much as they play the watchdog role over the executive.

Chairman of the newly formed committee Bonny Khalwale told governors that the committee is purely for accountability and not witch-hunting.

 At the same time, Ganze MP Peter Shehe has said his party will partner with parties affiliated to CORD to block the payment of Sh1.4 billion to companies associated with the Anglo Leasing saga.

Mr Shehe said more pressure would be put on the Jubilee government to stop the transaction. The MP made the remarks at Marian Primary School grounds. He  said MPs would not allow Kenyans to be oppressed economically by allowing the illegal payments.