EACC Launches Investigation in Bomet County Over Sh373M Fraud

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated an investigation into the alleged theft of public funds and procurement fraud totaling Sh373 million in Bomet County.

The alleged fraud occurred during the procurement of heavy road construction equipment and trucks by the county.

EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi stated that those found culpable will be prosecuted, and efforts will be made to recover the misappropriated public funds.

"The investigation targets county officials and private entities alleged to have conspired in orchestrating and executing fraudulent transactions," said Ngumbi.

The commission has written to the Bomet County Secretary requesting various documents to assist in the investigation. These documents include the approved budgets for the fiscal years 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, approved procurement plans for the same fiscal years, procurement requisitions, memos seeking approval for advertisements, standard tender documents, original tender documents submitted by bidders, appointment letters for tender opening or evaluation committees, tender opening registers, tender opening minutes, invoices, and other relevant documents.

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