EACC has formally written to the Cabinet Secretary for Gender recommending the suspension of a senior government official over graft-related investigations.
In a letter dated January 12, 2026, EACC asked CS Hanna Cheptumo to suspend the National Government Affirmative Action Fund Chief Executive Officer for six months to allow investigations to proceed without interference.
The commission said the CEO, who has since been summoned by the commission, is under investigation for alleged violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and offences under several laws, including the Anti-Graft and Economic Crimes Act, the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, and the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act.
"Pursuant to the provisions reproduced hereinbefore and to ensure that these investigations are conducted without interference, we recommend that the above-named officer be suspended from office for a period of six (6) Months from the date of receipt of this letter pending completion of our investigations," read part of the letter signed by the commission's CEO, Abdi Mohamud.
EACC said the allegations against the NGAAF CEO include possession of unexplained wealth, misuse of office, conflict of interest, and money laundering.
According to the commission, detectives conducted court-sanctioned searches at the official’s residence and office on January 8, 2026, during which they recovered documents and information described as incriminating.
EACC cited provisions of the Leadership and Integrity Act, its accompanying regulations, and the Public Service Code of Conduct and Ethics, which allow for the suspension of a public officer facing serious allegations while investigations are ongoing.
The commission noted that under the law, an officer placed under suspension is entitled to half pay pending the conclusion of investigations and determination of the allegations.
The developments come just days after the commission conducted a search operation at the residence and office of the CEO 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.
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 investigations also focus on procurement irregularities allegedly tied to his previous role as Head of Procurement at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC).
