The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured convictions against 10 individuals and companies implicated in a KES 51 million corruption and money-laundering scheme linked to the Kilifi County Government, in a case that has highlighted continued challenges in county-level procurement systems.
In a ruling delivered by Hon. E.K. Usui at the Malindi Anti-Corruption Court, the court finalized sentencing proceedings following earlier convictions entered on 17 April 2026, bringing closure to a long-running case involving fraudulent payments for goods and services that were never supplied.
The court established that between 19 September and 7 October 2016, irregular payments were made by officials within the Kilifi County Government, resulting in the unlawful transfer of more than KES 51 million to private entities under questionable procurement arrangements.
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The entities found culpable in the scheme included Daima One Enterprises, Zohali Services Limited, Makegra Suppliers Limited, Kilingi Investments Limited, Leadership Edge Associates, and Jahazi Investments Company Limited, all of which benefited from the irregular transactions.
In its judgment, the court noted that the fraudulent scheme occasioned significant loss of public funds and undermined development initiatives meant to improve service delivery to residents of Kilifi County. It further observed that the proceeds were largely not recovered and were used for personal enrichment.
While the court acknowledged mitigation factors such as the convicts being first-time offenders and family breadwinners, it emphasized the need for deterrent sentencing in light of rising economic crimes affecting public resources across the country.
The court imposed fines and custodial sentences in default of payment, with all sentences ordered to run consecutively.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission welcomed the ruling, terming it a strong demonstration of judicial resolve in the fight against corruption and money laundering within devolved government structures.
The agency said the verdict reinforces ongoing efforts to recover stolen public funds and deter fraudulent procurement practices that continue to affect service delivery at the county level.
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