By Sarah Omondi
The High Court in Nairobi has allowed an application by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to recover Sh24 million that was reportedly embezzled by Turkana county government officials through a private company.
The agency launched probe following reports that some officials were also Directors of Amailo Investment Limited Company that has been trading with the county government since 2014.
During the period, Sh185, 638, 899 was deposited in the company’s account at Equity Bank Lodwar branch by the Josphat Nanok government.
Investigations by EACC established that the county employees were using their relatives to trade with the county against Section 42 (3) of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2003.
Further, the company, the agency established, did not supply to the county government 6024 bags of Corn Soya blend and in spite of the failure to deliver the goods, the company was paid Sh24, 999, 600.
The agency in the July 13 application sought orders to restrain the company from transferring or withdrawing funds from its account at Equity Bank pending hearing and determination of the case filed under certificate of urgency.
Lady Justice Esther Maina Maina granted the orders prohibiting Amailo investment Ltd from dealing with the funds in its bank account, pending determination on whether the funds are proceeds of corruption.
