EACC Concludes over 500 corruption cases

By Hubzmedia Reporter

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption commission (EACC) has concluded investigations into 501 high impact corruption cases for the last 3 years,

The investigations were carried out between 2018 and 2021 where 191 cases were finalized in Court.

Addressing the clergy in Machakos County Eacc Chair former Archbishop Eliud Wabukala has said property worth KSh22.8B has been forfeited to the state,

“We urge  the  Clergy to join in the  fight  against corruption by preaching against  the  vice that may have been glorified  in the community, we need consulted efforts to succeed in the  fight  against corruption”said  Wabukala.

The  EACC Chair  has confirmed  that the  anti-graft body  is  currently investigating corruption cases  that would  see Ksh33B shillings  forfeited back to the  state.

“The  EACC sleuths  have saved  the country a loss of  Ksh 32.5B  that  would have  been lost  through corruption and other dubious means, “Said  Wabukhala.

Over  4,101  corruption cases of  individuals  including senior government  officials  and  Governors are  currently  being  investigated and 19 of  the  cases  have been concluded in Court so far.

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