The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested seven current and former Nakuru County officials and a contractor over an alleged KSh120 million procurement fraud.
The commission said the case involves conflict of interest, irregular procurement and the misuse of public funds.
Investigations Link County Employee to Contracts
According to EACC, the investigations began after claims that county employee Lorna Karamuta Mubichi used companies linked to her husband to secure county tenders.
Mubichi serves as an Economist II in the Nakuru County Government.
Investigators said three companies won 29 contracts between the 2020/2021 and 2024/2025 financial years.
The companies are Denken Building and Construction Limited, Murinchamba Investments Limited and Windcom Solutions Limited.
Together, they received more than KSh120 million from the county.
EACC Alleges Conflict of Interest
Meanwhile, EACC said Kenneth Muriithi Ndubi, Mubichi’s husband, owned or jointly controlled the companies with his brother, Brian Mwenda Ndubi.
The commission also claimed the firms used false documents to win the tenders.
In addition, investigators traced part of the contract payments to joint bank accounts held by Mubichi and her husband.
They also linked some of the payments to senior county officials.
As a result, EACC said Mubichi’s financial interests conflicted with her official duties as a public officer.
DPP Approves Prosecution
After completing the investigations, EACC forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP).
The DPP then approved charges against nine suspects.
The charges include conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, corrupt procurement practices and failure to follow procurement laws.
Suspects to Face Court
Those arrested include Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, Kenneth Muriithi Ndubi, Daniel Ndung’u Wainaina, Kennedy Mungai Barasa, Timothy Kiogora Murithi, Peter Gitau Thabanja and Solomon Sirma.
The suspects will appear before the Nakuru Law Courts on Friday, July 31, 2026.
Meanwhile, EACC directed Brian Mwenda Ndubi and Josphat Kimemia to report to its South Rift Regional Office in Nakuru or the nearest EACC office.
The commission believes the two suspects went into hiding.
EACC Urges Public Bodies to Comply
Finally, EACC said it remains committed to protecting public resources and fighting corruption.
Furthermore, the commission urged all public institutions to comply with the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.
It also called on public bodies to strengthen the declaration, management and prevention of conflicts of interest among public officers.
Ultimately, EACC said stronger compliance will improve accountability and protect public funds.
