The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested six former sports officials and contractors over an alleged irregular CHAN tender worth Ksh1.5 billion.
The investigation centres on an advance payment of Ksh330 million made under the contract.
The suspects were arrested on Tuesday, September 8, 2026.
EACC investigates 2018 CHAN tender
The case involves a tender for security and access control systems.
In addition, the contract covered communication and audio-visual equipment.
It also included pitch lighting systems at several stadiums in Kenya.
The State Department for Sports Development awarded the tender in 2017.
At the time, the department operated under the Ministry of Sports, Culture and the Arts.
The government awarded the contract to Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company registered in Kenya.
The contract was worth USD 15.89 million, or about Ksh1.5 billion.
Ksh330 million advance payment
According to the EACC, the government paid Auditel Kenya an advance of USD 3.15 million.
The amount was equivalent to about Ksh330 million.
However, investigators claim the government awarded the contract without following the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015.
The company later failed to meet its contractual obligations.
As a result, the EACC says the government lost Ksh330 million.
Furthermore, investigators found that the money moved through several entities.
The transfers allegedly aimed to hide the source of the funds.
They also helped facilitate the movement of the money back to Kenya.
Six suspects arrested
After completing its investigation, the EACC forwarded the file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The DPP then approved the prosecution of officials, company directors and other people linked to the case.
The suspects face several charges.
These include conspiracy to commit an economic crime, unlawful acquisition of public property and money laundering.
In addition, they face charges of abuse of office.
The six suspects are:
- Former Principal Secretary in the State Department for Sports Development, Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia.
- Senior Principal Finance Officer at the Ministry of Education, Stephen Njoroge Muthuma.
- Sports Kenya Senior Superintendent Engineer, John Kiende Ruga.
- Tax adviser and Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP partner, Samuel Mbaa Njoroge.
- Former Principal Accountant at the State Department for Sports Development, Enock Ondwari Onditi.
- Former Instalaciones Inabensa SA employee, Anthony Mwangi Kimathi.
The six are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court at Milimani in Nairobi.
EACC orders four more suspects to report
Meanwhile, the EACC has ordered four other individuals to report to its offices immediately.
They can present themselves at the Integrity Centre or the nearest EACC office.
The four include former Sports Department director of administration Harun Komen Chebet.
Also on the list is Auditel Ingenieria Y Servicios director Marcos Gonzalez Puente.
The list further includes former Football Kenya Federation audit committee member Kitheka Muema.
Finally, automobile business consultant Ephraim Muchangi Kinyua is also required to report.
EACC seeks recovery of public funds
Meanwhile, the anti-graft agency has started civil proceedings over the matter.
The EACC wants to recover and forfeit public funds and assets linked to the alleged offences.
According to the commission, the assets and funds came from proceeds of crime connected to the tender.
The agency will now pursue the recovery of the money and assets through the court process.
