The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed that it conducted a search operation at the residence and office of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Chief Executive Officer on Thursday, January 8, over graft allegations.
The raid was part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of graft, procurement irregularities, and possession of unexplained wealth estimated at approximately Ksh1 billion.
"The operation relates to allegations of graft, procurement irregularities, and the acquisition of unexplained wealth estimated at Ksh1 billion, allegedly accumulated between January 1, 2021, and January 8, 2026," the commission said.
During the operation, the commission revealed that it recovered critical evidentiary material believed to support its investigations into the alleged financial improprieties linked to the CEO’s tenure at NGAAF.
The probe also focuses on procurement irregularities allegedly tied to his previous role as Head of Procurement at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC).
He has previously held key positions, including Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council and Deputy Head of Procurement at the Competition Authority of Kenya.
Following the raid, the EACC summoned the official to the Integrity Centre to record a statement regarding the allegations of unexplained wealth and potential corruption.
The commission has indicated that the statement is part of ongoing investigations that will determine the next steps, which may include prosecution if sufficient evidence is found.
Additionally, any assets deemed to be linked to corruption or unexplained wealth may be subject to forfeiture under Kenyan law.
The developments come nearly three months after the commission arrested Josphat Kabeabea, the former chair of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority's Board of Directors, amid allegations that he demanded Ksh15 million in bribes in his capacity as the authority's boss.
The arrest occurred on Friday, November 14, following a raid on his home, where EACC revealed that Kabeabea had allegedly demanded a bribe of Ksh5 million on November 11 from a Chinese national, having previously accused the company of selling counterfeit goods.
According to the EACC, Kabeabea allegedly threatened that failure to comply would result in the Chinese national being detained for selling counterfeit goods.
Kabeabea had his initial demand for Ksh5 million bribe declined, according to EACC. He then allegedly reduced it to Ksh1 million, then to Ksh300,000, before finally settling on Ksh150,000.
