Construction companies that have enjoyed repeated contracts, inflated project costs and questionable variations have allegedly been approached to contribute to a war chest designed to oil the wheels of his confirmation.
By Joseph Kithii The Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) finds itself at the center of mounting allegations of corruption and mismanagement that can no longer be ignored. While Senator Samson Cherargei’s recent statements may initially sound dramatic, stakeholders across the roads sector increasingly echo his concerns about the authority’s leadership. At the heart of these […]
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into two senior officials at the Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA). They are accused of embezzling over Sh500 million through fraudulent procurement practices. This scandal highlights a broader issue of rampant corruption within KeRRA under the leadership of Philemon Kandie. Allegations Against Top KeRRA Officials […]
The Director General of Kenya Rural Roads Authority (KeRRA) Mr Philemon Kandie has come under serious criticism over abuse of office and use of excessive power to control other departments to aide his looting schemes. He is the man behind unprocedural transfer of one Julius Gakubia from his plum position in the maintenance department to […]
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