The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched an investigation into an alleged Ksh 2.6 billion fraud at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology.
According to EACC Spokesperson Erick Ngumbi, university officials reportedly conspired with consultants and contractors to embezzle funds intended for six major infrastructure projects.
Payments for these projects were made despite their incomplete status.
Ngumbi further disclosed allegations of corruption during the university’s recent graduation ceremony. Over 200 unqualified students reportedly paid bribes to graduate without completing required supplementary exams, raising concerns about compromised academic standards in Kenyan universities.
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The investigation also focuses on former Vice-Chancellor Prof. Stephen Gaya Agong’. EACC recovered crucial documents related to the capital projects from his residences in Homa Bay, Kisumu, and Nairobi. These documents are now being analyzed to support the ongoing probe.
The EACC Spokesperson emphasized the growing prevalence of corruption and unethical practices in higher education institutions, undermining the quality and credibility of Kenya’s education system.
In addition to this case, EACC has expanded its investigations to include 18 other public universities, such as Moi University and the University of Nairobi.
These institutions face scrutiny for alleged financial mismanagement, corruption, and academic malpractice.
Ngumbi made these remarks during the burial of Mama Joyce Oginde, mother to EACC Chairperson Bishop David Oginde, in Ugenya Constituency.
