EACC Expands Graft Probe Into Busia County Assembly Over Suspicious E-Parliament Tender
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has widened its investigations in Busia County, targeting senior officials of the County Assembly Service Board over allegations of abuse of office, irregular procurement, and possible theft of public funds. The probe centres on a controversial tender for the supply, installation, and commissioning of an E-Parliament system awarded during the 2023/2024 financial year. Assembly Speaker Fredrick Wafula, who chairs the board, and Clerk Caroline Omukitet are among the top officials under scrutiny.
According to a letter sent to the Clerk and seen by Citizen Digital, the Commission suspects serious procurement breaches in the award of the contract to Optic Technologies. EACC has demanded a wide range of original documents—including procurement plans, budget approvals, conflict-of-interest registers, tender evaluation reports, payment vouchers, IFMIS records, and banking details of the winning bidder—to be submitted by September 2, 2025. The investigation adds to rising concerns over the management of public resources in Bus