A recently released list of high profile corruption cases being handled by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), has unveiled that the Ministry of Education has the highest number of cases under investigations than any other.
According to the document, the Education Ministry is facing probe in more than 10 cases even as public focus seemingly remains on the Devolution docket.
Kenyans.co.ke looked into some of the cases to find out individuals mentioned and what transpired in the alleged under-table dealings.
One such case within the DPP's grip involves an Assistant Director of Education by the name Francis Kimosop, who is alleged to have misappropriated Sh7 Million from the World Bank and Government, meant to fund the Kenya Education Sector Support Program (KESSP).
Another case within the ministry is that of a senior education officer identified a Kenneth Kabetu, who is facing claims that he was issued an imprest of around Sh4 Million.
On top of that, there is an allegation that one Patrick Lumumba Aghan conspired to commit an economic crime of unknown amount. His case number is ACC No. 30/2011.
Also in the list is Elizabeth Kaloki accused of embezzling funds from the ministry, with the claims filed under case number ACC no. 13/2011
Christine Chacha and Concilia Ondiek, on the other hand have their case hearing scheduled for 15th May 2016 after money of unknown value was allegedly lost under their watch.
That notwithstanding, the ministry is still locked into an inquiry of over Sh3 Million allegedly embezzled by one Stephen Mbugua.
The pile of cases continues with Elizabeth Kaloki, an Assistant Director at the Education Ministry being accused of misapproriating funds under case file no ACC No. 32/2011.
A Human Resource Director, Grace Aoko Omollo, is not also spared as she is being prosecuted for abuse of office.
Still in the same ministry, one Perminus Kamau and others are charged with acquiring a public property fraudulently.
The DPP also has a corruption case masterminded by a Francis Oyugi and others under file number ACC 28/2011.
Currently, the DPP's office has intesified the prosecution of cases especially those linked to corruption.
