Lilian Nyiva
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has released a schedule of major corruption, economic crimes, and public asset recovery cases set to be heard in courts this week as it continues its efforts to combat graft and recover public resources.
According to the commission, the cases, which will be mentioned, heard, ruled on, or determined through judgments between June 29 and July 3, involve former governors, senior public officials, county officers, private companies, and individuals accused of corruption, abuse of office, procurement irregularities, money laundering, and illegal acquisition of public property.
Former Governors Among Key Accused
Among the high-profile criminal cases is one involving former Nairobi Governor Mike Mbuvi Sonko, whose conflict of interest case over a KSh10 million revenue collection services contract for Nairobi City County is scheduled for hearing at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court.
Sonko is also expected in court alongside 25 other accused persons in a separate case involving the alleged embezzlement of KSh24.1 million from Nairobi City County.
Public Officials Face Economic Crime Charges
Other notable cases include proceedings against former Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons Benjamin Obuya Njoga and 12 others, who face charges related to abuse of office, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and money laundering involving KSh301.9 million allegedly paid for goods that were never supplied.
The court will also hear cases involving former officials of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), county government officers, and other public servants accused of procurement irregularities and conflict of interest.
Recovery of Public Assets
Beyond criminal prosecutions, the EACC is pursuing several civil recovery suits aimed at reclaiming public funds and land allegedly acquired unlawfully.
Among the cases is a suit seeking the recovery of KSh800 million allegedly paid through an inflated tender for portable medical clinics, alongside multiple land recovery cases involving parcels in Nairobi, Nakuru, Nanyuki, Kahawa West, and other parts of the country.
The commission is also pursuing unexplained wealth cases involving hundreds of millions of shillings allegedly accumulated through corrupt practices.
Commitment to Fighting Corruption
The EACC says the scheduled court proceedings demonstrate its continued commitment to ensuring accountability, recovering stolen public assets, and supporting the prosecution of corruption and economic crime cases.
The commission has been working alongside investigative and judicial agencies to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and improve the timely resolution of graft cases in Kenyan courts.
