Turkana County CEC for Finance Arrested with KSh 6.5m Cash after Impromptu Raid
Turkana County, Kenya – Drama rocked Turkana County on Thursday morning after anti-corruption officials stormed the homes of top county officials. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested the County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Michael Eregae Ekidor, with a staggering KSh 6.5 million in cash.
Unannounced Raid Uncovers Millions
The early-morning operation caught many off-guard. EACC officials, armed with a court warrant, raided the homes of ten senior officials under investigation over a suspected KSh 600 million financial scandal.
During the raid, Ekidor was found with millions in cash hidden inside his house. The officers immediately arrested him and launched further investigations into the suspicious money trail.
Long List of Officials Under Probe
The operation wasn’t limited to Ekidor. Several other top officials were also targeted. These include:
- Peter Lomurukai, Chief Officer for Municipalities and Urban Management
- Mark Achila Ekiru, Chief Officer for Roads and Transport
- Samson Nakito, Director of Procurement
- Lillian Alaper Ateyo, Senior Accountant
- Annah Narot Longoli, a Cleaning Supervisor, and her spouse John Tioko Ekal
- Abenyo Amathwel Etiir, a Security Warden
- Stephen Lowoton, former Assistant Director of Accounting
- William Erex Aminit and Nangiro Edung Ichor, both local businessmen
The group is accused of orchestrating a massive loss of public funds, with EACC linking them to irregular procurement deals and fraudulent payments.
Millions Meant for Public Services
According to the EACC, the stolen funds were meant for critical development projects in Turkana. These included road repairs, urban upgrades, and public sanitation services.
Public Anger and Demand for Justice
News of the arrest spread quickly, triggering public outcry across the county. Many residents expressed their frustration over the widespread corruption that has plagued the region.
“This is theft from the mouths of the poor,” one resident said. “We want justice, not promises.”
EACC Vows to Dig Deeper
EACC officials confirmed that the operation is just the beginning.
“This is part of a wider crackdown on corruption cartels within counties,” said an officer at the scene.
The suspects will face charges related to embezzlement, abuse of office, and unexplained wealth. Investigations are ongoing, and more arrests are expected in the coming days.
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Turkana County CEC for Finance Arrested with KSh 6.5m Cash after Impromptu Raid
