4 charged with using forged credentials to secure jobs at MTRH
Four suspects have been charged with using forged credentials to secure jobs at the Moi Teaching and Referal Hospital (MTRH) in Eldoret. The four, Bethwel Kipkoech, Celestine Cherop Chepsoi, Eddah Cheptanui Boit and Jackson Kipkosgei were charged with the offences of forgery of academic certificates, making false documents, uttering of false documents and fraudulent acquisition […]
Kwale head of treasury re-arrested moments after being released on bail
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have re-arrested Kwale County Head of Treasury Vincent Mbito moments after being released on bail. Mbito was arrested on a second corruption case involving Ksh3 million allegedly stolen from the Kwale County Government. A third file involving Kes. 20 million fraudulent dealings where EACC has recommended his […]
Transparency International wants EACC given prosecutorial powers as DPP seeks to withdraw corruption cases
Transparency International and the Kenya Human Rights Commission (KHRC) have expressed concerns over the conflict between the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) over the withdrawal of corruption cases. As a result, two entities want EACC given prosecutorial powers streamline the prosecution process and ensure a more cohesive approach […]
REREC supply chain management officer arrested with forged degree certificate
A supply chain management officer attached to the Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC) has been arrested for allegedly having a forged degree certificate. The suspect, Dennis Thuo Kimani, was arrested by sleuths from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday, February 20, 2024. “EACC has today arrested and arraigned before the Milimani […]
Man arrested after receiving Ksh1.5M bribe from applicant seeking Sony Sugar CEO job
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested a man after receiving a Ksh1.5 million bribe from an applicant seeking the position of South Nyanza Sugar Company (Sony) CEO. The man, Mark Kipruto Kuto, claimed to have been sent by a principal secretary to collect the bribe on his behalf to assist the […]
EACC reveals 6 main forms of academic fraud in Kenya
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed major methods used by Kenyans to commit academic fraud. According to EACC Chairperson Bishop David Oginde, cases of cheating and fake qualifications are on the increase with a good number of Kenyans securing public jobs, without the requisite qualifications. “The cases are quite a number. We are […]
Peter Salasya arrives at EACC for grilling
Mumias East MP Peter Salasya has arrived at the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) offices at the Integrity Centre for grilling. Sources at the Integrity Centre intimated to K24 Digital that the MP arrived at the offices accompanied by a battery of five lawyers, but only one was allowed into the interrogation room. “He came […]