The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a sitting Garissa Member of County Assembly (MCA) and two former county officials in connection with the alleged fraudulent payment of Ksh.51,495,253.
The Suspects
Those arrested include:
- Abdi Ibrahim Daar, MCA for Balambala Ward
- Mohamud Dubow Korane, former Director of Accounting Services
- Yussuf Bethe Ali, former Senior Principal Economist
Allegations
According to charge documents dated February 23, 2026, the three are accused of conspiring to commit corruption between April and June 2022 by facilitating payments to Qorjarey Enterprise and General Supplies Limited for goods and services that were allegedly never procured or delivered.
Investigations revealed the payments were processed through the Integrated Financial Management Information System (IFMIS).
- Korane allegedly approved payments totaling Ksh.23.7 million in June 2022 for goods never supplied.
- Ali is accused of raising multiple invoices between April and May 2022, amounting to more than Ksh.27.6 million.
- MCA Ibrahim faces additional forgery charges for allegedly falsifying tenders and award documents to support the transactions.
Court Proceedings
The suspects were arrested on February 22, 2026, and are scheduled to be arraigned before the Garissa Law Courts today, February 23, 2026, at 9:00 a.m. for plea taking.
EACC Statement
The Commission emphasized that the arrests are part of ongoing efforts to clamp down on corruption and safeguard public resources, reiterating its commitment to accountability in county governments.
Conclusion
The case highlights persistent challenges in Kenya’s devolved governance system, where corruption scandals continue to undermine public trust. The arraignment of the Garissa officials will be closely watched as a test of accountability in county-level financial management.
