The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has begun a probe into the misappropriation of 2.6 billion shillings at the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi speaking to the media said this is a new scandal similar to what happened at Moi University.
“Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology officials allegedly colluded with consultants and contractors to defraud the university off money amounting to 2.6 billion shillings in the implementation of six capital projects at the institution,” he said. “Payments for these projects have already been done despite the projects being incomplete.”
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EACC Nyanza Regional office
Ngumbi also added that EACC through its Nyanza regional office in Kisumu, has launched fresh investigations at the university in relation to a graduation ceremony that took place in October 2024, where six university officials are said to have received bribes to facilitate the graduation of more than 200 unqualified students.
“Instead of sitting for supplementary examinations, the students, colluded with the university officials to bribe their way to the graduation list,” Ngumbi said.
He highlighted that EACC has already moved in to investigate the matter, adding the commission expects the Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University management to take appropriate administrative action against the officials while the investigation is ongoing.
Other Corruption Cases
Meanwhile, the hearing of a corruption case against former Migori County Governor Okoth Obado and seven others is set to be heard this week. The seven are charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption, and conflict of interest.
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Allegations relate to the misappropriation of 73.5 million shillings by the former Governor through his designated proxies during the financial years of 2013 to 2017.
Also set for hearing this week (on November 27), is the corruption case against former Director General of the National Museums of Kenya Mzalendo Kibunjia, and seven others.
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They are charged with conspiracy to commit an offence of corruption relating to the embezzlement of 441.4 million shillings fraudulently paid as salaries and gratuity to persons purportedly employed by National Museums of Kenya.
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