By Grace Gilo
The National Police Service (NPS), through the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), has commenced investigations into the Kenya Union of Savings & Credit Co-operatives Ltd (KUSCCO) Financial mismanagement scandal.
These investigations have resulted in the apprehension of three individuals: Jackline Pauline Atieno Omolo, George Ochola Owino, and Mercy Njeru.
The three were arrested in different areas within Nairobi County and are now facing several charges, including Conspiracy to Defraud Contrary to Section 317 of the Penal Code, Theft by Directors or Officers of Companies Contrary to Section 282 of the Penal Code, and Making a False document Contrary to Section 347(a) as read with Section 349 of the Penal Code.
Additionally, another suspect, George Magutu Mwangi was arrested in Nyeri County.
This development follows assurances from the Inspector General of Police Mr. Douglas Kanja, that the National Police Service will conduct a comprehensive investigation into the matter, having received the KUSCCO forensic report from the Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs, Wycliffe Oparanya.
“As investigations continue, NPS remains committed to ensuring a thorough and transparent investigation, uncovering the facts that will see all those involved are brought to book,” wrote the National Police Service on X.