NAIROBI, Kenya —The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has carried out a search operation at the home and office of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) Chief Executive Officer as part of a wide-ranging corruption investigation involving suspected procurement fraud and unexplained wealth worth about Sh1 billion.
The raid took place on Thursday, January 8, as investigators moved to secure evidence linked to alleged financial crimes committed between January 2021 and January 2026.
“The operation relates to allegations of graft, procurement irregularities, and the acquisition of unexplained wealth estimated at Sh1 billion,” the commission said in a statement.
EACC officers recovered documents, electronic devices, and financial records believed to be critical to the ongoing probe. The commission said the materials could help trace how the funds were acquired and whether public money was misappropriated during the official’s tenure.
The investigation focuses on alleged irregular procurement at NGAAF, a public fund meant to support women, youth, and persons with disabilities. It also covers suspected misconduct during the official’s previous role as Head of Procurement at the Kenya Deposit Insurance Corporation (KDIC).
EACC said it is examining whether contracts were illegally awarded, prices inflated, or public funds diverted through controlled companies or proxy accounts.
The NGAAF boss has since been summoned to the Integrity Centre in Nairobi to record a statement.
“The statement will assist in determining the next course of action, including possible prosecution,” EACC said.
Under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, investigators can seek court orders to freeze and forfeit assets that cannot be explained through lawful income.
The official has previously served as Chief Executive Officer of the National Youth Council and as Deputy Head of Procurement at the Competition Authority of Kenya, positions that gave him direct control over public spending and tender processes.
The raid comes amid a wider anti-corruption drive by EACC targeting high-level officials accused of abusing public office for personal gain.
In November, the commission arrested Josphat Kabeabea, the former chair of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority board, over alleged bribery.
EACC said Kabeabea demanded Sh5 million from a Chinese businessman accused of selling counterfeit goods. When the businessman refused, the amount allegedly dropped in stages to Sh150,000, which investigators say was part of an extortion scheme.
EACC officers raided Kabeabea’s home and later arraigned him in court.
Analysts say the latest NGAAF investigation raises fresh concerns about the management of public funds meant for vulnerable groups.
“These funds exist to support social equity,” said a Nairobi-based governance expert. “When corruption infiltrates them, it erodes trust and harms the people who need them most.”
EACC said it will forward its findings to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions once investigations are complete. The commission also warned that any wealth found to be illegally acquired will be seized and returned to the public.
