Investigators from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission on Thursday moved into the home and office of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund Chief Executive Officer as part of a corruption investigation that has placed his time in public service under scrutiny.
The action was confirmed by the commission, which said the operation was linked to serious allegations touching on how public resources may have been handled.
According to the EACC, the search was conducted on January 8 and forms part of an ongoing probe into suspected graft, procurement irregularities, and the accumulation of wealth that cannot be clearly explained.
The commission estimates the value of the questioned wealth at about Ksh1 billion, allegedly acquired over a five-year period starting January 1, 2021, and ending January 8, 2026.
The investigation seeks to establish whether the wealth was lawfully obtained or linked to abuse of office.During the operation, EACC officers recovered materials they believe are important to the investigation.
The commission stated that the items collected are expected to help investigators trace financial dealings and procurement decisions made during the official’s tenure at NGAAF.
These materials will now be analysed as part of efforts to build a clear picture of what took place during that period.
The investigation is not limited to his current role. The EACC is also examining procurement processes linked to his previous position as Head of Procurement at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Investigators are looking into whether procurement rules were followed and whether any decisions made during that time may have benefited him or other parties improperly.
The official has held several senior roles in government agencies over the years.
These include serving as Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council and as Deputy Head of Procurement at the Competition Authority of Kenya.
The commission is assessing whether patterns of conduct across these roles point to broader issues in how procurement and finances were managed.
Following the raid, the EACC summoned the official to the Integrity Centre to record a statement.
The commission said the statement is a standard part of investigations involving unexplained wealth and corruption allegations.
The information provided will be weighed alongside other evidence already gathered.
The EACC has made it clear that the investigation is still ongoing. Depending on the findings, the next steps could include prosecution if the evidence meets the required legal threshold.
The commission also noted that any assets found to be linked to corruption or unexplained wealth could be seized and forfeited to the state under existing laws.
These developments come a few months after another high-profile anti-corruption operation by the commission. In November, the EACC arrested Josphat Kabeabea, the former chair of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board, over allegations that he demanded bribes while in office.
The arrest followed a raid at his home, where investigators said he had allegedly demanded money from a Chinese national accused of dealing in counterfeit goods.
According to the commission, Kabeabea initially demanded Ksh5 million, then allegedly lowered the amount several times after the request was declined, eventually settling on Ksh150,000.
Together, these cases underline the EACC’s stated intention to pursue corruption allegations across public institutions and to hold officials accountable where evidence supports such action.
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