In a statement on Monday, the anti-graft agency said the arrests followed investigations into suspected financial irregularities within the county government dating back to 2022.
The suspects were identified as Abdi Ibrahim Daar, the MCA representing Balambala Ward, former Director of Accounting Services Mohamud Dubow Korane, and former Senior Principal Economist Yussuf Bethe Ali.
According to investigators, the three are accused of conspiring to defraud the county government by facilitating payments to a private firm, Qorjarey Enterprise and General Supplies Limited, for goods and services that were allegedly never delivered.
According to investigators, the three are accused of conspiring to defraud the county government by facilitating payments to a private firm, Qorjarey Enterprise and General Supplies Limited, for goods and services that were allegedly never delivered.
The payments are said to have been processed between April and June 2022 through the government’s financial management system.
Preliminary findings by the commission indicate that large sums of money were approved and released despite the absence of any evidence showing that the county had received the goods or services in question.
Preliminary findings by the commission indicate that large sums of money were approved and released despite the absence of any evidence showing that the county had received the goods or services in question.
Authorities believe the scheme involved falsified documentation and manipulated procurement processes.
Investigators allege that Korane approved several payments to the company within a short period, including amounts exceeding Ksh.10.8 million and Ksh.12.9 million.
Investigators allege that Korane approved several payments to the company within a short period, including amounts exceeding Ksh.10.8 million and Ksh.12.9 million.
These transactions were reportedly authorized despite there being no records of procurement or delivery to support the claims.
At the same time, Yussuf Bethe Ali is accused of raising multiple invoices intended to facilitate the release of the funds.
At the same time, Yussuf Bethe Ali is accused of raising multiple invoices intended to facilitate the release of the funds.
Among the invoices under scrutiny are those issued in April and May 2022, amounting to millions of shillings, which investigators say formed part of the broader plan to siphon money from the county government.
Meanwhile, MCA Abdi Ibrahim Daar is facing additional accusations of forgery. Detectives claim he falsified tender and award documents that were later used to justify the payments made to the company.
EACC officials said the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to hold public officers accountable and curb the misuse of public resources across county governments.
The agency has repeatedly warned that individuals involved in corrupt dealings, particularly those related to procurement and financial approvals, will face legal consequences.
The suspects were arrested on February 22, 2026, and are expected to appear before the Garissa Law Courts for plea taking.
The suspects were arrested on February 22, 2026, and are expected to appear before the Garissa Law Courts for plea taking.
Prosecutors are expected to present evidence detailing how the alleged scheme was carried out and the role each suspect played in the transactions.
The commission reiterated its commitment to intensifying investigations into corruption cases and ensuring that public funds meant for development and service delivery are protected.
The commission reiterated its commitment to intensifying investigations into corruption cases and ensuring that public funds meant for development and service delivery are protected.
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