The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two former Homa Bay County officials and two contractors over alleged Sh348 million procurement irregularities.

The arrests follow the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) preferring charges against six former senior county officials over alleged irregularities in the awarding of a tender for the construction of the Homa Bay County Assembly office block.

The tender was reportedly awarded to a company associated with county employees, raising concerns of potential conflict of interest.

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According to the ODPP, the charges include abuse of office, willful failure to comply with procurement laws, conflict of interest, and unlawful or fraudulent acquisition of public property under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.

In a statement, the ODPP said, “We reiterate our unwavering commitment to upholding the rule of law, promoting public interest, ensuring the proper administration of justice, and preventing the abuse of legal processes in the discharge of our constitutional mandate.”

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The arrested suspects have been escorted to Homa Bay Police Station for processing and are awaiting arraignment.

In addition to the criminal proceedings, the Commission said a civil recovery suit is pending before the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court, seeking to recover unlawful payments from the contractor and County Assembly officials.

EACC has advised the remaining officials to surrender at Homa Bay Police Station or any EACC office.

The arrested officials and contractors are expected to be arraigned in court as the prosecution prepares its case.

The arrested suspects have been escorted to Homa Bay Police Station for processing and are awaiting arraignment.

In addition to the criminal proceedings, the Commission said a civil recovery suit is pending before the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Court, seeking to recover unlawful payments from the contractor and County Assembly officials.