The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three people as it investigates an alleged conflict of interest and suspected money laundering involving more than Ksh 92 million paid by the Turkana County Government to two companies linked to county employees and officials.
Highlights
- EACC is investigating payments totalling Ksh 92,058,890.30.
- Two companies allegedly received the money from Turkana County Government.
- One suspect allegedly participated in processing payments to a company linked to him.
- Another county employee allegedly served as a director of a company that won five county contracts.
- Investigators suspect the funds were later withdrawn in cash to conceal their movement.
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EACC Probes Turkana County Payments
The EACC has arrested three suspects as part of an investigation into alleged corruption involving business dealings between the Turkana County Government and two private companies.
According to the commission, investigations have focused on Apuco Holdings Group Limited and Natiltila Company Limited, which allegedly received a combined Ksh 92,058,890.30 from the county government between the 2013/2014 and 2024/2025 financial years.
The probe centres on allegations of conflict of interest, money laundering and handling of suspected proceeds of crime.
County Finance Officer Linked to Company Payments
Investigators allege that Peter Long’ole Apua, who works as a Principal Finance Officer and Principal Accountant at the Turkana County Government, was connected to Apuco Holdings Group Limited.
EACC says Apua was a signatory to the company’s bank account and was also involved in processing and validating payments made to the firm.
The company is reported to have received Ksh 62,047,757.30 from the county government during the period under investigation.
Five Contracts Under Scrutiny
The commission is also investigating Lilian Akiru Louruka, a Turkana County Government employee who is alleged to be a director of Natiltila Company Limited.
According to EACC, the company secured five contracts worth Ksh 30,011,133 from the county government.
The investigation is seeking to establish whether Louruka’s position within the county government created a conflict of interest in the awarding and execution of those contracts.
Cash Withdrawals Raise Questions
EACC further says that money paid to the two companies was subsequently withdrawn in cash.
Investigators suspect the withdrawals may have been used to obscure how the funds moved and who ultimately benefited from them.
The commission is pursuing the financial trail as it seeks to establish whether public funds were improperly obtained or transferred.
More People Directed to Report to EACC
Beyond the three arrests, EACC has directed several other individuals to report to its offices for processing.
Those named are Peter Long’ole Apua, Christopher Imuron Apua, Nicholas Lotit Korobe, Julius Ayapan Adir and Lilian Akiru Louruka.
The individuals include company directors and Turkana County Government employees.
Suspects to Face Court
The arrested suspects are expected to appear before the Anti-Corruption Court in Eldoret on Thursday, August 27, 2026.
EACC has also reiterated that it will pursue the recovery and forfeiture of public money and property found to have been obtained through corruption or other unlawful conduct.
The case now moves into the legal process, with the evidence gathered by investigators expected to face scrutiny before the court.
Public money carries a public responsibility and when that trust is questioned, every shilling deserves an answer.
