By Sandra Blessing
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday conducted a coordinated search operation on top officials including three county committee members, a chief officer, and two directors over a Sh 1.4 billion tender award.
The officers from EACC conducted searches at the offices and residences of six senior officials from the County Government of Busia as part of ongoing investigations into allegations of procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, theft of public funds, and unexplained wealth.
The investigation relates to tenders worth KES 1.4 billion, awarded during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years to 26 proxy companies reportedly operated by the suspects’ family members and close associates.
The search operation targeted the following officials:
Topister Nyati Wanyama, the CEC Member for Finance & Economic Planning;
Peter Khasamule Odima Haris, the CEC Member for Housing & Urban Development;
Paul Olung’a Bartholomew Ekwenye, CEC Member for Youth, Sports, Culture, Gender & Creative Arts;
Gypson Ojiambo Wafula, Chief Officer, Finance, ICT & Economic Planning;
Evans Wandera Wangata, Director of Budget;
Leonard Omacha, Director, Supply Chain Management.
In a post on the X handle, they said the search operation yielded valuable evidence to support the ongoing probe.
“All suspects were escorted to EACC Western Regional Offices for statement recording. Upon conclusion of investigations, the Commission will take appropriate action, including prosecution and recovery of unexplained assets,” it read.
EACC remains firmly committed to holding public officials accountable and recovering stolen public resources.
