Ex-Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria Faces Charges in Ksh.140M Fraud Case
Former Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria is one of eight former county officials facing impending charges from the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for alleged procurement fraud amounting to Ksh.140 million from 2015 to 2016 within the devolved unit.
The DPP, in a statement issued on Saturday, alleged that the eight individuals are implicated in irregularly granting contracts and engaging in other procurement improprieties amounting to the specified sum.
The Public Prosecutor pointed out that an inquiry conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) uncovered that the individuals unlawfully granted contracts to Top Image Media Consultancy Limited and Value View Limited, ignoring conflicts of interest.
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The seven other people are Patrick Kagumu Mukuria, Jane Wanjiru Mbuthia, David Maina Kiama, David Mamma Njeri, Jane Waigwe Kimani, Solomon Mutura Kimani, and Peter Muturi Karanja.
“This follows an investigation by EACC on procurement irregularities and conflict of interest in the award of publicity tenders by the County Government of Murang’a to M/S Top Image Media Consultancy Ltd in the Financial Year 2014/2015 and 2015/2016,” stated DPP.
“The eight were found to have engaged in procurement irregularities in the award of publicity tenders to Top Image Media Consultants Limited and Value View Limited.”
The DPP is currently seeking charges against the group for conspiring to engage in corruption, misuse of authority, and illicit acquisition of public assets.
Additional accusations brought against them include allegations of conflicts of interest, involvement with questionable assets, and engaging in money laundering, as outlined in Section 3 in conjunction with Section 16 of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act.
Ex-Murang’a Governor Mwangi wa Iria Faces Charges in Ksh.140M Fraud Case