The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Friday reported a recovery of stolen assets of up to 6.6 billion for the financial year 2020/21.
According to a report by EACC, the organization has completed 104 investigations. Which range on issues of corruption and economic crimes. The cases were recommended to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for review and prosecution.
The Commission indicated that 4,894 reports were made in the year 2020/21. Out of the 4,894 cases, 2,029 reports were investigated by the EACC.
“Out of 2,029 reports recommended for investigation; 31 percent related to bribery, 21 percent to embezzlement of public funds, 11 percent to public procurement irregularities, 10 percent unethical conduct, and nine percent to fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property,” the EACC report said.
The money recovered was from 17 cases conducted by the Commission.
The cases include Inquiry into allegations of irregular procurement and fraudulent payments in relation to the purchase and supply of COVID-19 emergency commodities by the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) valued at Sh7.8 billion.
Another case includes the Inquiry on irregular procurement of an ultra-modern fish hub at Liwatoni Fisheries Complex in Mombasa county.
The watchdog further completed 83 investigations on violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
“Out of the 105 tests, 81 failed, 15 passed and 9 were inconclusive. For the officers who failed, the Commission recommended diverse administrative action to the respective institutions,” the report indicated.