The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested 11 suspects in connection with the alleged embezzlement of Sh85 million from the Eldama Ravine National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Baringo County, Kenya. The arrests were announced in a statement on Thursday, May 7, 2026.
According to the EACC, the suspects include former and current officials of the NG-CDF committee, as well as contractors and suppliers. They are accused of conspiring to defraud the fund through irregular procurement and payment for goods and services that were not delivered or were overpriced.
The anti-graft agency said the investigations revealed that the suspects colluded to embezzle the funds between 2020 and 2023. The EACC recovered several documents and electronic devices during the arrests, which will be used as evidence in the case.
The suspects are expected to be arraigned in court on Friday, May 8, 2026, facing charges including abuse of office, fraudulent acquisition of public property, and conspiracy to commit an offense of corruption. The EACC has urged the public to provide any additional information that may assist in the ongoing investigations.
