The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into the use of National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) resources in Kitutu Chache South Constituency following allegations of financial irregularities in several development projects.
The probe was triggered by a petition filed by Juhudi Kenya activist Bernard Nyamwaro, who raised concerns over the management and implementation of NG-CDF projects in the constituency across multiple financial years.
In the petition, Nyamwaro also sought clarification from the NG-CDF national board regarding actions taken against officials implicated in alleged financial irregularities in the utilisation of the fund for the 2021/2022 and 2022/2023 financial years.
The petition is largely based on findings contained in a report by the Office of the Auditor-General for the 2022/2023 financial year, which flagged several irregularities in the management of NG-CDF funds in the constituency.
According to the report, the constituency had been allocated Sh145,087,603, but auditors identified a number of anomalies including unconfirmed cash balances, unverified bursary disbursements, irregular procurement processes, misuse of emergency funds, and incomplete or abandoned school infrastructure projects despite funds having been spent.
The audit findings raised concerns over possible breaches of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act 2015 and the Public Audit Act 2015, which require transparency, accountability and proper financial management in the use of public resources.
In light of these concerns, Nyamwaro’s petition sought clarification on actions taken against those responsible, measures put in place to recover any misappropriated funds, and safeguards being implemented to prevent similar irregularities in future.
On Thursday, EACC official John Agar confirmed receipt of the petition and the commencement of preliminary investigations.
“The Commission has commenced preliminary investigations into the utilisation of NG-CDF funds within Kitutu Chache South Constituency,” Agar said.
“Our mandate is to ensure public resources are utilised in accordance with the law and established procurement procedures.”
Among the issues under scrutiny are spending gaps in NG-CDF projects for the 2024/2025 and 2025/2026 financial years.
Nyamwaro welcomed the commission’s move, saying it followed concerns he had raised regarding the use of public funds allocated for development projects in the constituency.
“I sincerely thank the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for listening to the concerns I raised and for taking the necessary steps to investigate the matter in the interest of accountability and protection of public resources,” he said.
He added that the investigations would help restore public confidence in the management of development funds.
“Public funds are meant to improve the lives of ordinary citizens through development projects such as schools, roads and other community facilities. Any suspicion of mismanagement must be investigated thoroughly,” he said.
According to an official communication dated March 3, 2026, from the EACC’s South Nyanza Regional Office, investigators have requested a wide range of procurement and project implementation documents related to the projects under scrutiny.
These include approved budgets, procurement plans, tender documents, evaluation reports, contracts, payment vouchers and inspection certificates.
The scope of the documents requested indicates that investigators are examining procurement procedures and the implementation of development projects funded through the NG-CDF programme.
Nyamwaro said funds allocated through the NG-CDF are intended to support community development initiatives that directly benefit citizens, warning that any misuse undermines public trust.
“As a concerned resident, voter in Kitutu Chache South and human rights activist, I urge all relevant public officials to fully cooperate with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission by providing the requested documents to facilitate thorough and independent investigations,” he said.
He added that residents deserve transparency in the management of public resources meant for development.
“Accountability in the use of public funds is not optional. It is a constitutional requirement and a responsibility owed to the people,” Nyamwaro said.
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