The deputy director of programs, public policy, and the president's priority initiatives, Pius Chirchir, has been accused of attempted felony and abuse of office.

Following investigations by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), which found that Chirchir is accountable for the aforementioned offenses, the Makadara Law Courts rendered their decision.

"The suspect demanded a 2% stake (shareholding) from Kentegra Pyrethrum Company Limited to assist the company in bypassing the hurdles brought about by the Pyrethrum Act of 2013 which required farmers to use the electronic Tax Invoice Management System (eTIMS)," the DCI said in a statement on X.


"......and also help the company in its case concerning the illegal sale of two (2) tons of Kentegra dried pyrethrum flowers to Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya."

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After being charged with both offenses, Chirchir was arraigned on Tuesday and released on a Ksh. 200,000 bond with one Ksh. 200,000 surety, with the option of Ksh. 100,000 cash bail.

Before the hearing, which is scheduled for September 17, 2024, the matter will be discussed on June 13.