The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said Thursday it has recommended the prosecution of ten people.
EACC chair Matemu said a list of names had been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for action.
Anti-corruption authorities have asked Kenyan prosecutors to go after ten people they say committed crimes in relation to State security contracts.
The unnamed suspects include both Kenyans and non-Kenyans.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said Thursday it has recommended the prosecution of ten people over the Anglo Leasing corruption scandal.
This is a scam relating to 18 security-related government contracts awarded to firms that either did not render services or deliver goods paid for, or supplied substandard equipment at highly inflated prices. It takes its name from one of the firms involved in the controversial financing arrangements that have seen the government forced to pay billions to various parties.
EACC chair Mumo Matemu said a list of names had been forwarded to the Director of Public Prosecutions for further action.
Unearthed in 2004, the Anglo Leasing scandal saw key officials in former President Mwai Kibaki’s government adversely mentioned in the matter and a cover-up. They included former Vice-President Moody Awori, former Internal Security minister Chris Murungaru and former Finance minister David Mwiraria.
They denied the accusations levelled against them.
Controversial Kenyan businessman Deepak Kamani and Sri Lanka-born billionaire Anura Perera were key players in many of the contracts. Both have previously denied any wrongdoing and have been in litigation over amounts owed to them.
Meanwhile, EACC plans to launch a reward scheme to boost the fight against corruption in public institutions. The watchdog says it will establish an integrity award scheme to honour public officers and institutions.
“The award will contribute to the fight… by promoting responsible and accountable behavior and conduct among public institutions, individual state and public officers,” said EACC chair Mumo Matemu.
Speaking yesterday in Nairobi during the launch of the initiative, Mr Matemu noted that the scheme will create role models in society for the youth and encourage moral uprightness, honesty, dedication and integrity.
“There is no doubt that the award will greatly complement corruption prevention and public education efforts,” he said.
He said the overall aim of this award will be to recognize the efforts of the public service in promoting good governance and enhancing service delivery.
Three levels are proposed: presidential (gold integrity award), national (silver integrity award) and, lastly, a bronze award.
The annual awards will be reviewed every three years to ensure former winners affirm their commitment to integrity.
An advisory council drawn from eminent Kenyans will guide, judge and provide policy direction on the administration of awards.
Other participants in this scheme include the Brand Kenya, the Global Peace Foundation (Kenya), the Chandaria Foundation and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance.
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