Ex-Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu Faces 10-Year Jail Term for Office Abuse
Ex-Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu faces the possibility of a 10-year prison sentence as a result of inquiries into purported misconduct during her time as county leader.
In an update provided by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Saturday, August 12, Ngilu was alleged to have made improper appointments of personnel to the county Manifesto Implementation Unit (MIU) in 2017.
The leader of the Narc party was accused of unlawfully influencing the Kitui County Public Service Board (KCPSB) by advocating for the selection of undisclosed individuals, thereby infringing upon their designated responsibilities.
The EACC recorded that its inquiries into the allegations were prompted by a formal complaint submitted by the board.
“Investigations further established that on November 17, 2017, the Kitui Governor wrote a letter to KCPSB seeking the appointment of persons to the MIU.
“EACC Investigations revealed that on November 24, 2017, three members of the KCPSB directed the KCPSB Secretary to issue appointment letters to appointees nominated by the Governor to work within the MIU,” read the report in part.
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EACC states that there was no illegal promotion of job positions through advertising.
The organization suggested that charges be brought against the ex-governor for misconduct in his role, as outlined by Sections 46 and 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
EACC has also requested the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) to file charges against three additional members of the board.
Nevertheless, after receiving the document on June 14th, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) instructed the organization to carry out further inquiries regarding the issue.
Section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act outlines that an individual convicted of the offenses could face a penalty of up to Ksh1 million along with a potential imprisonment period of up to 10 years, as the maximum sentence.
“A person convicted of an offense under this part shall be liable to an additional mandatory fine if, as a result of the conduct that constituted the offense, the person received a quantifiable benefit or any other person suffered a quantifiable loss,” reads the Act in part.
Ex-Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu Faces 10-Year Jail Term for Office Abuse
