EACC Arrests Former Sports PS Kaberia, 5 Others Over Sh330mn CHAN Tender
The arrests follow investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment ahead of the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Nairobi, Kenya - Former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five others were arrested by investigators from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations of corruption involving a USD 15.89 million grant awarded for stadium equipment deliveries prior to the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
The arrests came after the DPP approved charges against the suspects. The stolen funds, estimated at Sh330 million, were allegedly used to acquire public property and laundered through various entities. The suspects face conspiracy, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering, and abuse of office charges. They include Amb.
Kaberia, Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, John Kiende Ruga, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge, Enock Ondwari Onditi, and Anthony Mwangi Kimathi. The EACC has also initiated civil proceedings to recover and forfeit the public funds and assets allegedly obtained through the proceeds of crime.
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