EACC Arrests Directors Over Sh59 Million Fraud at Matili Technical Institute
The arrests stem from ongoing investigations into alleged procurement fraud and irregularities in a construction project at the institution.
EACC arrests Ramagon Construction directors over Sh60M fraud at Matili Technical Institute.
By George Misati
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three directors of Ramagon Construction Company Limited in connection with a Sh60 million public funds scandal involving Matili Technical Training Institute in Bungoma County.
The suspects — Abdi Barre Abdi, Hassan Bare Abdi, and Nagenye Mohamud Dahir — were apprehended in Bungoma and later transferred to EACC offices in Bungoma and Nairobi. They were interrogated for over 15 hours before being released on police bail.
The arrests stem from ongoing investigations into alleged procurement fraud and irregularities in a construction project at the institution.
EACC says the initial contract, worth Sh29.3 million, was fraudulently inflated to Sh59 million, resulting in significant overpayment for services that were never delivered.
“Preliminary findings show a clear case of collusion between Ramagon directors and senior public officials to defraud taxpayers,” the Commission stated.
In addition to the inflated contract, Ramagon is accused of falsely claiming a further Sh9 million, which reportedly led to the irregular auction of a driving school vehicle belonging to the institute. The vehicle, valued at Sh5.4 million, was sold for just Sh1.2 million.
EACC confirmed that once investigations are complete, it will submit its report to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) recommending criminal charges and the recovery of lost public assets.
“This matter represents a gross betrayal of public trust. The Commission will pursue justice and ensure those responsible are held accountable,” EACC added.
The alleged fraud has left Matili Technical Institute in a dire state, with growing concerns from stakeholders about the institution’s operational future.
EACC has already moved to court seeking to nullify Ramagon’s claims, terming them “fraudulent and non-existent.”
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