The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations into irregular tender awards and allegations of embezzlement of funds against Bomas of Kenya (BoK).
According to EACC, the Commission received an allegation that the BoK had irregularly awarded the general property and work injury insurance cover tender to CIC General Insurance Limited during the 2020–2021 and 2021–2022 financial years.
Evidence revealed that the tender was irregularly awarded in violation of procurement laws.
“Investigations established that BOK violated section 103 of the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015 and illegally awarded the tender to CIC. It was further established that since the tender for FY 2020-2021 was irregularly awarded.”
Consequently, the renewal clause for the tender in the subsequent financial year could not be legitimately executed, and no proper procurement process was followed for the renewal.
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EACC reported that, during the two fiscal years in which payments were made due to defective procurement procedures, CIC Insurance was unlawfully paid Kes 9.06 million.
A report that was put together and sent to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) on December 15, 2023, suggested charging several people, including representatives from BoK and CIC General Insurance, for crimes like conspiracy to commit a corruption offense, abuse of office, willful disregard for procurement laws, and unauthorized acquisition of public property.
In addition, while it awaits the DPP's answer, the Commission has started reclaiming public property from CIC Insurance Company.
