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Former Murang'a Governor Mwangi wa Iria’s Sh351 million alleged corruption case is among high-profile corruption cases set for hearing this week.
Prosecuted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the cases span allegations of multi-billion shilling embezzlement, conflict of interest, procurement fraud and money laundering.
Iria’s case involves an alleged illegal award of Sh351.1 million media consultancy contract to Top Image Media Consultants Limited by the Murang'a government.
He will appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court alongside nine co-accused.
Also in court is a Sh1.57 billion embezzlement case involving National Treasury officers coordinating a government programme.
John Ngure and several others are accused of illegally transferring Sh1.57 billion to private business entities.
They face charges that include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, uttering false document, financial misconduct and money laundering.
George Mwandembo, former Head of Procurement at the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), and three others appear at the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on August 31 and September 1 over conflict-of-interest charges regarding a bulk filers installation tender awarded to Beldavo Enterprises.
Former Nandi county employees Solomon Magut and another stand trial at the Kapsabet Law Court on August 31 for allegedly holding a direct private interest in a road construction contract awarded to Sankito Contractors Limited.
Another case involving former Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons Benjamin Njoga and 12 others over Sh301.9 million in alleged fraudulent payments for ghost goods never supplied to the State Department for Correctional Services will also be mentioned on September 1.
Nakuru county employee Lorna Mubichi and 10 others also face mentions concerning Sh120.5 million in procurement contracts awarded to companies linked to her husband.
Former District Accountant Elias Tirop Tomno and Francis Gatua also face mentions over allegations of financial mismanagement involving Sh2.6 million at the Turkana District Treasury.
