The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified its crackdown on procurement fraud within Turkana County, leading to significant developments over recent months.

In December 2023, EACC initiated an investigation into a Ksh100 million fraud involving the Turkana County Government’s accountant general. The official allegedly awarded a tender to a company in which he had a personal interest, resulting in the misappropriation of funds intended for the supply of educational materials. Investigations revealed that Ksh24.99 million was paid for goods that were never delivered. The EACC recommended charges against the accountant general, members of the Inspection and Acceptance Committee, a public health officer, and company directors involved.

In August 2024, further scrutiny uncovered that the Clerk of the Turkana County Assembly had orchestrated the award of an air travel services tender to Reapak Travel Agency, a company he directs. EACC’s investigations indicated that payments were processed without proper verification of supporting documents. The commission forwarded its findings to the Director of Public Prosecutions, recommending charges against several county officials and the company’s directors for abuse of office and conflict of interest.

More recently, in April 2025, EACC conducted raids on the homes and offices of ten individuals, including senior officials from the Turkana County Government. The operation targeted County Executive Committee (CEC) members and Chief Officers (COs) in connection with a procurement fraud scheme involving over Ksh.600 million. Central to the investigation is Michael Eregae Ekidor, the CEC Member for Finance, who, along with other county officials, is accused of channeling funds to companies they control under the guise of procurement for goods and services during the 2022/2023 and 2023/2024 financial years.