The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) staged raids on residences and offices of four Garissa County officials in connection with investigations into irregular award of contracts worth Sh1.2 billion.
The team said they were executing search warrants in the September 17, 2025 raid.
Among those targeted was the Head of County Treasury, Abdi Ali Nuriye, Mohamed Daud Korow (Chief Finance Officer), Mohamed Abdi Hassan (Director, Supply Chain Management) and Abdiwahab Omar Guye (Former Director, Procurement)
The operation forms part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities in the award of contracts worth Sh1.2 billion at the County Government of Garissa, EACC said.
The investigations relate to the tender for the construction of a terminal wing at Garissa Airstrip by the County Government of Garissa, tender for the construction of perimeter wall and pavilion at Garissa Primary School and tender for the provision of medical insurance.
It also related to the tender for the provision of catering services by officials of Garissa County Government and payment of salaries to ghost workers by officials of the Garissa County Government.
“Today’s operation has resulted in the recovery of critical evidentiary material to support ongoing investigations,” EACC said.
Upon conclusion of the investigation, the findings will guide the appropriate course of action, which may include the prosecution of any individuals found culpable, the forfeiture of unexplained assets, and the confiscation of proceeds linked to corruption.
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