EACC goes for planners of Kes373 million fraud in Bomet County

EACC has launched investigations into allegations of theft of public funds, conflict of interest, and procurement fraud in Kes373 million in the purchase of heavy road construction equipment and trucks in Bomet County.

The Commission, through its South Rift Regional Office, has already written to the County Secretary of Bomet County Government requesting key documents and information that will aid in investigations.

In particular, the Commission wants to be furnished with approved budget and procurement plans for FY 2022/2023 and 2023/2024, procurement requisition, approved memo seeking approval for advertisement and the advertisement notice, original tender documents submitted by the bidders, appointment letters for tender opening, tender opening register and minutes, attendance register for evaluation, evaluation and negotiation minutes and report, and the professional opinion.

The other documents that the Commission also wants to be submitted are the notification of award and regret letters, acceptance letters, contract agreements, LPO, delivery notes, payment vouchers, and bank account details.

The investigations will target county officials and private entities alleged to have conspired to weave and execute fraudulent transactions.

“Those found culpable will be prosecuted, and any public funds lost in the scandal recovered,” says the Commission’s Spokesperson, Mr. Eric Ngumbi.