The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested 11 officials from the Vihiga County Government as it launches an investigation into the suspected theft of KES 17 million intended for the construction of a Blood Transfusion Centre.
In a statement released on Thursday, the commission announced that the arrested individuals include Chief Officer for Medical Services Dr. Arnold Kimiyia Mamadi and Director of Procurement Godfrey Oyaro. These officials are among the 11 suspects who will be arraigned before the Kakamega Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday.
The 12th suspect, Principal Quantity Surveyor Eugene Wandera Wamalwa, remains at large, with the commission urging him to report to the EACC Regional Office in Kisumu.
Confirming the arrests, EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi stated that the suspects embezzled KES 17 million in public funds through fraudulent payments for non-existent work on the purported Blood Transfusion Centre in Vihiga.
After spending the night at Kisumu Port Police Station, the suspects will be presented at the Kakamega Law Courts to enter their plea.
