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Former Homa Bay County officials arrested in sh348.9M tender irregularities case

By The Standard January 17, 2026

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Former Homa Bay County officials arrested in sh348.9M tender irregularities case

Former senior officials of the Homa Bay County have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over the alleged irregular procurement of contracts worth Sh348.9 million.In a press statement, EACC Head of Corporate Affairs and Communication Stephen Karuga said the arrests involve former county officials, a former national government official, a contractor and his wife. The arrests relate to alleged irregularities in the procurement of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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In a press statement, EACC Head of Corporate Affairs and Communication Stephen Karuga said the arrests involve former county officials, a former national government official, a contractor and his wife. The arrests relate to alleged irregularities in the procurement of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block.Get Full Access for Ksh299/WeekBold Reporting Takes Time, Courage and Investment. Stand With Us.Unlock Full AccessUnlimited access to all premium contentUninterrupted ad-free browsing experienceMobile-optimized reading experienceWeekly NewslettersMPesa, Airtel Money and Cards acceptedAlready a subscriber?Log inFollow The Standard
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