A popular sitting MP is on the spot over awarding millions worth of tenders to his daughters with Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) on his radar.
According to reports, the sitting MP collided with his two daughters and are being pursued by the EACC to record statements on the same
The politician was recommended for prosecution after the Commission launched investigations into allegations of procurement irregularities at his constituency amounting to Ksh51.4 million.
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According to EACC, the MP used his office to award tenders to his children and close associates. The tenders in question were allegedly for the construction of classrooms, event hosting, and roadworks in the constituency.
The MP in question is said to have received a total of Ksh10.5 million either directly or indirectly from companies associated with his daughter and other close associates.
Having concluded the investigations on October 12, 2023, a report was compiled and forwarded to the DPP with recommendations to charge the MP, the fund account manager, and the directors of the four companies
EACC recommended arrest on two counts of conflict of interest contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
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The investigative body further recommended the MP be charged with five counts of unlawful acquisition of public property contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, of 2003.
This comes after EACC went after former Kakamega Governor Wycliffe Oparanya over Ksh.56M Corruption Charges against him when he was the Kakamega Governor.
EACC recommended that Oparanya, his spouse, some county officials and some of the directors of the companies be charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, conflict of interest, abuse of office and money laundering.
The former Governor has since obtained a stay order to stop his arrest until a petition he filed in court is determined.