The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has obtained a court order to recover Ksh708,664 from a former Homa Bay County Government employee. The High Court delivered its judgment on September 18, 2026, ordering Ms. Evelyne Adhiambo Ogweno, a former medical social worker, and Maurice Ochieng Wambo, a former County Payroll Officer, to jointly and severally refund the amount to the Government of Kenya. This recovery is part of EACC's efforts to investigate and recover losses through the Homa Bay County Government payroll system.
According to EACC, investigations revealed that Ms. Ogweno received additional salary payments between February 2015 and May 2018. During this period, she received Ksh708,664 over and above her regular salary. The commission filed a recovery suit against Ogweno and three former county payroll officials, seeking to recover the additional payments. This case is one of several filed by EACC following investigations into the alleged loss of Ksh42,249,988 through the Homa Bay County Government payroll system.
The EACC's investigations into the Homa Bay County Government payroll system uncovered irregularities in the payment of salaries to current and former employees. The inquiry established that multiple salaries were paid to some employees, including Ms. Ogweno. The commission is pursuing the recovery of lost public funds and the prosecution of public officials found responsible for the payroll fraud.
The recovery of Ksh708,664 from Ms. Ogweno and Mr. Wambo is a significant milestone in EACC's efforts to combat corruption and recover stolen public funds. The commission is committed to investigating and prosecuting cases of corruption and economic crimes in Kenya. The EACC's efforts aim to promote accountability and transparency in the management of public funds.
In addition to the recovery of lost public funds, EACC is also pursuing the prosecution of public officials found to bear the greatest responsibility for the payroll fraud. The commission's investigations are ongoing, and more cases are expected to be filed in the future. The EACC's work is crucial in promoting good governance and accountability in Kenya.
The case highlights the need for effective management and oversight of public funds. The Homa Bay County Government has a responsibility to ensure that public funds are managed transparently and accountably. The EACC's efforts to recover stolen public funds and prosecute those responsible demonstrate the importance of accountability in the management of public resources.
The EACC's success in recovering Ksh708,664 from a former Homa Bay County employee demonstrates its commitment to fighting corruption and promoting accountability. The commission will continue to investigate and prosecute cases of corruption and economic crimes in Kenya. The recovery of stolen public funds is essential in promoting good governance and ensuring that public resources are used for their intended purposes.
Key points
- EACC recovers Ksh708,664 from former Homa Bay County employee who received double salaries over three years.
- The recovery is part of EACC's efforts to investigate and recover losses through the Homa Bay County Government payroll system.
- EACC is also pursuing the prosecution of public officials found responsible for the payroll fraud.
