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EACC Arrests Directors of Rogue Construction Firm in Sh60M Theft of Bungoma Public Funds
According to EACC investigators, the directors allegedly colluded with public officials to inflate the original contract value for a twin workshop complex from Sh29.3 million to Sh59 million.
NAIROBI — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has apprehended three directors of Ramagon Construction Company Limited on allegations of defrauding Bungoma County of nearly Sh60 million through procurement irregularities and fraudulent practices.
Abdi Barre Abdi, Hassan Bare Abdi, and Nagenye Mohamud Dahir were arrested in Bungoma as part of an ongoing investigation into financial misconduct related to a construction project at Matili Technical Training Institute (MTTI).
According to EACC investigators, the directors allegedly colluded with public officials to inflate the original contract value for a twin workshop complex from Sh29.3 million to Sh59 million.
This manipulation resulted in an overpayment of Sh22 million for services that were never rendered.
In a further blow to the public institution, the company fraudulently claimed an additional Sh9 million, which led to the forced auction of the institute’s driving school vehicle.
The vehicle, valued at Sh5.4 million, was sold for a mere Sh1.2 million.
“This case represents a serious breach of public trust and misuse of taxpayer funds meant for educational infrastructure,” said an EACC spokesperson.
The suspects are currently being processed at EACC Headquarters and the Western Regional Office.
Officials confirmed that the Commission will forward its findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions with recommendations for criminal charges against the suspects and recovery of the misappropriated assets.
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