EACC has arrested Kitui County Chief Officer Gladys Mami Kivoto and five company directors over alleged procurement irregularities and conflict of interest involving Sh17.48 million. According to the EACC, investigations revealed that Kivoto awarded contracts to five proxy firms linked to her close relatives. Following a thorough inquiry file review, the DPP approved multiple charges, including abuse of office and money laundering, against Kivoto and nine others.