The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved the prosecution of nine individuals and three companies over alleged corruption, conflict of interest, procurement irregularities, money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of crime linked to procurement at the Nakuru County Government.
In a statement dated July 30, 2026, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said it had reviewed an inquiry file submitted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and found sufficient evidence to charge the suspects.
"The DPP has approved draft charges against County Government of Nakuru officials," the ODPP said.
According to the ODPP, the investigation focused on procurement undertaken by the Nakuru County Government and allegations involving conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime and irregularities in procurement processes.
"Upon an independent and thorough review of the inquiry file, the DPP established that there is sufficient evidence to charge the suspects for offences including conflict of interest, money laundering, acquisition of proceeds of crime, willful failure to comply with procurement law, and engaging in corrupt and fraudulent practices in procurement proceedings," the statement said.
"Consequently, the DPP has directed that all the accused persons and the implicated companies be charged before a court of competent jurisdiction," the ODPP said.
The move marks the latest action by the anti-corruption agencies in efforts to strengthen accountability in the management of public resources and procurement by county governments.
The ODPP said the decision followed a careful assessment of the evidence contained in the EACC inquiry file before determining that the threshold for prosecution had been met.
The allegations include possible financial transactions and procurement arrangements that investigators believe could have involved conflicts of interest and fraudulent practices.
However, the suspects remain innocent until proven guilty in court, where the prosecution will be required to prove the allegations against each accused person to the required legal standard.
The ODPP reaffirmed its commitment to protecting public resources and ensuring integrity in public procurement.
"The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions remains committed to upholding the rule of law, safeguarding public resources, promoting integrity in public procurement, and ensuring accountability where criminal conduct is established through investigations," it said.
The decision now paves the way for the suspects and the companies to be formally presented before a court, where they are expected to take plea on the charges approved by the DPP.
