The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns over possible looting of public funds as the 2024/2025 financial year comes to a close.
EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud expressed fears that County officials may take advantage of the transition period to carry out irregular payments.
In a speech read on his behalf in Kisumu by EACC Western Region Manager Eric Ngumbi during the opening of a three-day integrity workshop for Bungoma County Senior officials, Mohamud said the commission was closely monitoring transactions in the devolved units, where the risk of financial misconduct is highest at the close of the budget cycle. "At such a time, corrupt officials may orchestrate schemes involving fictitious payments or divert funds meant for genuine suppliers.
This leads to irregular pending bills that weigh heavily on counties and paralyse essential services," he said.
