Scandal Unfolds: Kisii Woman Rep Faces Heat Over Alleged NGAAF Funds Embezzlement
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), overseen by Women Representatives, is facing intense scrutiny after allegations of fund misuse surfaced.
In Kisii County, multiple groups listed as beneficiaries have raised concerns about the fund’s misappropriation. They claim that although funds were allocated to them on paper, the money was allegedly funneled into private accounts.
The scandal first gained attention through social media posts alleging embezzlement of funds meant for youth, women, and people living with disabilities within the county.
Adding to the controversy was the abduction of Justine Siocha, a former manager in the Kisii County Woman Representative’s office. Siocha, now a whistleblower, has accused Dorice Donya of mismanaging funds—a claim Donya denies.
Siocha, after her release from police custody, revealed discrepancies in fund allocation, stating, “I was released without cash bail after being held for four days. During my tenure as office manager, I observed irregularities in the allocation process, where funds intended for 66 women’s groups never reached the rightful recipients.”
She further disclosed that some group names and contact information were fabricated, citing examples such as the name ‘Nyanduku Mara’ with a fake phone number leading to an unrelated individual.
Citizen TV, armed with supporting documents, traced the fund’s paper trail to verify the beneficiaries. Visits to groups such as Itierio Plaza Women Group in Bonchari and Masaba Youth Group in Bobasi revealed that none had received any funds.
Members of the Itierio Plaza Women Group expressed frustration, stating, “We heard rumors of disbursed funds but never received them.” Similarly, Masaba Youth Group members claimed, “Our group was allocated Ksh.100,000, yet no money came through.”
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Documents showed that Igonga Market Shed was allocated Ksh.250,000, but a local group member clarified, “We are Igonga Traders Sacco, and we haven’t received any funds.”
Other groups, including Nyangiri Self Help Group and Insaraendagu, echoed similar grievances.
Citizen TV sought a response from Kisii Woman Representative Dorice Donya, who dismissed the allegations as politically motivated, urging investigators to verify group memberships and application signatures before drawing conclusions.
The whistleblower, however, maintained the funds were embezzled, pointing to official documents as evidence. “These documents originate from the Kisii County NGAAF office and are also available at the district accountant’s office,” Siocha stated.
Citizen TV reached out to Roy Sasaka Telewa, CEO of NGAAF, requesting permission to interview Kisii NGAAF signatory Timothy Nyandusi. While initially declining to comment without authorization, Nyandusi’s involvement was later confirmed as under investigation by NGAAF.
The NGAAF CEO issued a statement acknowledging ongoing investigations and suspending the officer implicated in the case. “If any wrongdoing is confirmed, corrective actions will be taken,” the letter read.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) also confirmed receiving a complaint about the alleged fund mismanagement. CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud assured, “The case is under analysis, and we will address it once all issues are identified.”
Scandal Unfolds: Kisii Woman Rep Faces Heat Over Alleged NGAAF Funds Embezzlement
