The disturbing reports against Rashid Khamis Mohamed, the Director General of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), reveal a series of troubling practices that demonstrate corruption, abuse of office, and mismanagement of public resources.
Among the most egregious accusations is the misappropriation of funds under the 10% KRB/CS allocation, which Rashid reportedly disburses without approval from the Board or the Cabinet Secretary.
Once disbursed, contractors are allegedly instructed to pay kickbacks through his personal or executive assistant.
These funds are channeled to a select group of counties and MPs, undermining constitutional principles of equity and transparency.
Furthermore, Rashid is accused of using these funds to curry favor with board members through allocations for road repairs or lucrative training opportunities abroad, benefiting individuals such as Hon. Ahmed K. Mohamed, Ms. Phyllis Wakiaga, Eng. John Nyaguti, and others.
Billions of shillings from the KRB Fund are reportedly held in call deposit accounts with banks to generate personal returns, with banks refusing kickbacks facing immediate fund withdrawals.
Financial accountability within the KRB appears severely compromised.
Rashid and Finance Director Martin Agumbi have allegedly failed to account for the 10% KRB/CS allocation, with discrepancies in financial reports amounting to billions of shillings.
Internal auditors are denied access to scrutinize transactions, including interest earned from the KRB Fund, which has been concealed for years.
Rashid is also accused of making illegal withdrawals from the Ministry of Transport & Infrastructure allocation, using forged Ministry letterheads to justify fictitious training programs.
Beneficiaries of these programs reportedly do not sign payment vouchers or attend training sessions, raising questions about the legitimacy of these expenditures.
The allegations extend to the misuse of the Road Maintenance Initiative Account, where Rashid allegedly implements road works directly in violation of the KRB Act.
Contracts are awarded to cronies without following procurement processes, and funds are reportedly siphoned off to reward board members.
Further financial malpractices include the misuse of KRB credit cards, with Rashid and Martin Agumbi accessing millions of shillings without audit oversight.
Rashid also amisused KRB resources during his ICPAK campaign, forcing staff to participate in his campaigns and diverting public funds for personal gain.
Rashid’s involvement in demanding kickbacks from contractors, consultants, and suppliers highlights the extent of corruption within the KRB.
These kickbacks are reportedly collected through his staff and are essential for payment approvals.
Interest earned on KRB funds remains unaccounted for, with Rashid and Martin allegedly collecting portions of these funds in cash from banks.
Additional allegations include orchestrating the loss of KShs 28.5 million through a forged cheque at the National Bank of Kenya, collaborating with companies like Edge Capital Consultancy and Advest Company Limited to exploit deposit mobilization programs for kickbacks, and using public funds for lavish trips and private events.
Rashid is further accused of financial mismanagement, including authorizing premium travel beyond his entitlement, pocketing per diem allowances for trips he does not attend, and charging taxpayers for business-class tickets costing up to USD 10,000.
Procurement violations are also rampant under his leadership, with tenders allegedly withheld from public platforms and awarded to cronies.
Rashid is said to have canceled a financial management system contract worth KShs 4.8 million after demanding kickbacks, with the supplier being paid in full despite non-delivery.
In addition to financial malpractices, allegations of abuse of office and harassment have surfaced.
Rashid is accused of harassing female employees, coercing them into inappropriate relationships, and using his position to intimidate or dismiss those who resist his advances.
Public funds were reportedly used to finance personal events, including his wedding.
He is further alleged to own undeclared properties abroad, including one in London, and offshore accounts, violating wealth declaration laws.
The scale of these allegations raises serious concerns about governance at the Kenya Roads Board.
These practices represent a gross misuse of public resources and a betrayal of public trust, calling for thorough investigations and accountability.
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