The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Deputy Clerk and Director of Finance and Accounts at the Nyamira County Assembly, Leonard Kevin Nyamasege, over alleged procurement irregularities.
According to the Commission, investigations found that a tender for the construction of an office block at the Nyamira County Assembly was awarded to Jetta Builders Ltd even though the company was not the lowest evaluated bidder.
EACC says the alleged irregular award gave the contractor an unfair financial benefit of KSh30,187,396.
The Director of Public Prosecutions approved criminal charges against Nyamasege and five other suspects. They are facing charges that include abuse of office, willful failure to comply with laws on the management of public funds, and negligence of official duty.
Nyamasege was arrested and taken to the Nyamira Law Courts on June 30, 2026, where the case was placed before Magistrate Hon. Christabel Agutu.
However, the court did not take his plea after his lawyer informed the court that the High Court in Kisumu had issued orders stopping his arrest and arraignment until a petition filed before the court is heard and determined. The court heard that the orders had not yet been served on the EACC.
The case will be mentioned on July 28, 2026, for further directions.
The EACC said investigations are continuing and reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public resources and ensuring accountability in corruption and economic crime cases.
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