IGRTC CEO Kipkirui Chepkwony Embroiled in Dirty Dealings at State Corporation

Exclusive Investigation Reveals Deep-Rooted Corruption, Financial Mismanagement, and Abuse of Office

The Intergovernmental Relations Technical Committee (IGRTC), a key state corporation tasked with facilitating cooperation between different levels of government, is facing a severe crisis of leadership and integrity under Chief Executive Officer Kipkirui Chepkwony, investigations reveal.

Multiple sources within the organization, speaking on condition of anonymity due to fear of reprisals, have painted a damning picture of systematic corruption, financial mismanagement, and abuse of office that threatens the very foundation of the institution.

Pattern of Financial Irregularities

At the center of the allegations is the controversial diversion of Sh250 million from strategic government programmes to complete what sources describe as a “palatial home” in the upmarket Karen suburb of Nairobi. This diversion represents a potential violation of the Economic Crimes Act and has prompted involvement from anti-corruption agencies.

The financial irregularities have had cascading effects throughout the organization. Staff salaries have been delayed, employee morale has plummeted, and the institution faces what insiders describe as a “choking cash crunch” that has paralyzed core operations.

“The CEO has become the alpha and omega of the organization,” said one senior employee who requested anonymity. “His impudent financial management has led to near-zero attainment of institutional goals.”

Board Marginalization and Governance Breakdown

Perhaps most concerning is the systematic undermining of corporate governance structures. Board Chairman CPA Kithinji Kiragu has allegedly been reduced to what sources describe as a “mere cheerleader,” with his authority significantly diminished.

The power imbalance is starkly illustrated by resource allocation: while the chairman relies on taxis for transportation, CEO Chepkwony maintains three fuel-guzzling vehicles at his disposal. This disparity raises serious questions about fiscal responsibility and hierarchical respect within the organization.

Staff Harassment and Illegal Retention

The investigation has uncovered a troubling pattern of staff harassment and questionable employment practices. Former acting CEO Agnes Ndwiga has reportedly been “isolated, humiliated and rendered idle” through what sources describe as Chepkwony’s “underhand tactics and machinations.”

In a blatant violation of fair administrative procedures, the CEO unilaterally downgraded the status, benefits, and privileges of full-time technical committee members without following proper protocols. This arbitrary decision-making has fueled widespread job insecurity within the organization.

More seriously, allegations suggest that Chepkwony has illegally retained and continued paying non-serving staff members under suspicious circumstances, representing a clear abuse of public funds.

Political Connections Shield Accountability

Sources indicate that Chepkwony’s alleged misconduct has been shielded by high-level political connections. The CEO reportedly boasts of close ties to Felix Koskei, the Head of Public Service and Chief-of-Staff in the Office of the President.

These connections may explain why the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), despite being briefed on the matter, has yet to launch a comprehensive investigation. “Due to Koskei connections, it is said EACC whose CEO is Abdi Mohamud cannot dare probe the happenings,” revealed one source.

Institutional Reputation at Risk

The cumulative effect of these allegations has severely damaged the IGRTC’s institutional reputation. Reports of inappropriate conduct have circulated within staff groups, creating what sources describe as “a serious bloat in the image of the office in general, and the CEO in particular.”

The organization’s mandate to facilitate intergovernmental relations has been compromised by internal dysfunction, with budgetary and procurement failures contributing to operational paralysis.

Regulatory Response and Future Implications

Both the EACC and the Office of the Auditor General have been formally briefed on the allegations, which span abuse of office, conflict of interest, staff harassment, and outright theft of public resources.

“The waning public trust, budgetary and procurement failures has resulted in near-zero attainment of institutional goals,” another staff member told this reporter. “It’s time the CEO woke up from slumber even before a forensic audit and full probe is undertaken to rid the organization of unforeseen financial and administrative deluge of possible detrimental proportion.”

The Way Forward

The allegations against Kipkirui Chepkwony represent more than individual misconduct—they highlight systemic weaknesses in oversight mechanisms for state corporations. The case underscores the urgent need for:

• Immediate forensic auditing of IGRTC finances
• Comprehensive investigation by anti-corruption agencies
• Strengthening of board oversight mechanisms
• Protection for whistleblowers within state institutions

As this investigation continues to unfold, the IGRTC crisis serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges in ensuring accountability and transparency in Kenya’s public sector. The ultimate test will be whether the country’s anti-corruption institutions have the independence and courage to pursue justice regardless of political connections.

Efforts to reach CEO Kipkirui Chepkwony for comment were unsuccessful at the time of publication. This story will be updated as more information becomes available.

About the Investigation: This report is based on multiple sources within the IGRTC, official documentation, and ongoing investigations by relevant authorities. All sources have been granted anonymity due to legitimate fears of retaliation.