Three suspects have been arrested over the alleged embezzlement of Ksh4.8 million meant for the purchase and installation of electricity transformers under the National Government Constituencies Development Fund (NG-CDF) in Igembe North Constituency. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the funds, allocated during the 2014/2015 Financial Year, were intended for the purchase and installation of electricity transformers.
The alleged embezzlement of Ksh4.8 million is a significant amount, especially considering that it was meant for the development of the Igembe North Constituency. In Kenya, the typical allocation for such development projects is usually in the range of Ksh1-5 million, depending on the scope and nature of the project. The fact that the funds were allocated during the 2014/2015 Financial Year and are only being investigated now raises questions about the oversight and accountability mechanisms in place.
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