By Grace Gilo
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) conducted a coordinated search operation at the offices and residences of six senior officials from the Busia County Government.
According to the EACC, the search is part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of procurement irregularities, conflict of interest, theft of public funds and unexplained wealth.
The investigation relates to tenders worth KES 1.4 billion, which were awarded during the 2023/24 and 2024/25 financial years to 26 proxy companies allegedly operated by family members and close associates of the suspects.
The search operation targeted Topister Nyati Wanyama, CEC Member for Finance and Economic Planning; Peter Khasamule Odima Haris, CEC Member for Housing and Urban Development; and Paul Olung’a Bartholomew Ekwenye, CEC Member for Youth, Sports, Culture, Gender, and Creative Arts.
Additionally, Gypson Ojiambo Wafula, Chief Officer for Finance, ICT, and Economic Planning; Evans Wandera Wangata, Director of Budget; and Leonard Omacha, Director of Supply Chain Management, were also apprehended.
“The search operation yielded valuable evidence to support the ongoing probe,” EACC revealed.
All suspects were escorted to the EACC Western Regional Offices for statement recording.
“Upon conclusion of investigations, the Commission will take appropriate action, including prosecution and recovery of unexplained assets. EACC remains firmly committed to holding public officials accountable and recovering stolen public resources,” the Commission added.