NGAAF CEO Roy Telewa face graft probe over alleged Sh1billion unexplained wealth
The National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Chief Executive Officer Roy Sasaka Telewa is facing a massive graft probe over suspected links to alleged illegal acquisition of wealth amounting to Sh1billion.
Telewa has since been summoned by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (Eacc) to record a statement in connection to the probe.
The summons follows yesterday’s coordinated search operation conducted at Telewa’s residence and office, as investigators intensify inquiries into suspected corruption, procurement irregularities, and possible abuse of office. According to the Commission, the assets under scrutiny are believed to have been accumulated between January 1, 2021, and January 8, 2026.
In a statement, Eacc confirmed that the investigations are being carried out under provisions of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, which allows the Commission to probe public officers suspected of acquiring assets disproportionate to their known sources of income.
“Preliminary findings indicate potential accumulation of unexplained assets during the period under review. The Commission is also examining procurement-related transactions linked to the suspect’s previous public service engagements,” Eacc said.
Part of the probe focuses on Telewa’s tenure at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC), where investigators are assessing procurement decisions and financial dealings that may have breached public finance and procurement laws. EACC officials say the inquiry extends beyond NGAAF and covers Telewa’s service in several government institutions.
Before his appointment as NGAAF CEO, Telewa held senior positions in public service, including serving as Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council, Head of Procurement at KDIC, and Deputy Head of Procurement at the Competition Authority of Kenya. These roles placed him at the center of significant procurement and budgetary processes.
During the search operation, EACC officers reportedly recovered documents and electronic devices believed to contain information critical to the ongoing investigations. The Commission said the materials will be subjected to forensic analysis to establish links to suspected financial impropriety.
Telewa was expected to appear at the Eacc Integrity Centre to record a statement in support of the investigations. The Commission emphasized that the probe is still ongoing and that no conclusions have been reached at this stage.
Eacc reiterated its commitment to upholding integrity in public service and warned that any individuals found culpable will face appropriate legal action in line with the law.
