Graft body probing Siaya’s lost millions
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating former Siaya Governor Cornel Rasanga over fraudulent acquisition of funds that made the county lose Sh400 million.
In a statement released yesterday, EACC said the money was meant for construction of a modern stadium.
The anti-graft agency said Rasanga irregularly redesigned the stadium and varied the initial cost after the construction had been awarded to a contractor, leading to loss of the said public funds.
“EACC is investigating an alleged loss of public funds amounting to Sh400 million meant for construction of Siaya Stadium.
Siaya County Government has been on the EACC radar over claims of fraud and misappropriation of millions of shillings.
The commission is currently investigating allegations of corrupt conduct, abuse of office and embezzlement of public funds in the county. It has finalised a search operation in various premises and offices, an exercise that started on Friday.
“EACC successfully searched the targeted places and seized a variety of crucial documentary, electronic and other relevant material. The commission is analysing the evidential material to determine the culpable persons and possible asset recovery,” reads the statement.
Suspicious amounts
It is alleged that senior Siaya county officials withdrew suspicious amounts of money to the tune of Sh400 million within 12 days of the August 2022 elections. This was in disregard of a moratorium stopping procurements, payment of allowances and pending bills by the new governor.
Further, Sh72 million is said to have been lost in the installation of an intensive care unit (ICU) at Siaya Referral Hospital. No equipment was reportedly purchased for the ICU, which merely installed ventilators donated earlier by Kijabe Mission Hospital.
