ODM MP Arrested Over Ksh 122 Million Graft
On Thursday, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Rongo Member of Parliament Paul Abuor for alleged conflict of interest and theft of public monies.
According to EACC detectives, the politician was arrested after the Rongo National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF) awarded Ksh122 million in tenders to companies affiliated with the member.
While detailing his arrest, the anti-graft officers said that the theft took place between 2017/2018 and 2024/2025 and was orchestrated by the MP and a close relative.
Preliminary investigations revealed that the suspect founded a private company and proceeded to award the firm a tender to construct classrooms and drill boreholes worth Ksh122 million.
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In a second occurrence, the MP’s assistant formed another firm that collected Ksh19.6 million from Rongo Constituency NG-CDF.
The detectives discovered that Abuor gave his assistant permission to administer the second company, including access to the company’s bank accounts.
“Through this company, the personal assistant has been paid Ksh19.6 million by Rongo Constituency NG-CDF. The personal assistant is the sole director and signatory to the company bank account,” the EACC officers revealed.
Addressing the public following the legislator’s arrest, EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud emphasized that Abuor’s detention was part of the commission’s larger probe into multiple claims of NG-CDF theft.
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Mohamud also said that the panel was looking into allegations of public personnel misusing the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF), Women Enterprise Fund (WEF), and other devolved money.
According to him, the embezzlement was mostly committed through conflict of interest, multi-million payments for services not rendered and payroll fraud involving ghost workers.
“Following the operation, the suspect was arrested and brought to EACC Headquarters at Integrity Centre where he is currently recording a statement,” EACC stated.
“The Commission urges State Officers to desist from abusing their positions of trust and authority to the detriment of the very citizens they were elected or appointed to serve.”
ODM MP Arrested Over Ksh 122 Million Graft
