EACC arrests three suspects over Sh92m Turkana County deals

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three suspects in connection with alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92.05 million paid by the Turkana County Government. The investigation focuses on potential conflicts of interest, money laundering, and the unlawful acquisition of public property between the 2013/2014 and 2024/2025 financial years.

Investigators identified Peter Long’ole Apua, the Principal Finance Officer at the Turkana County Government, as a signatory to the bank account of Apuco Holdings Group Limited, which received over Sh62 million from the county. Additionally, Lilian Akiru Louruka, a county employee and director of Natitila Company Limited, allegedly used her company to secure five contracts totaling approximately Sh30 million.

The EACC reported that funds paid to both companies were subsequently withdrawn in cash, a move suspected to be an attempt to conceal the movement and ultimate beneficiaries of the money. The inquiry file has been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for prosecution.