[Elvis Ogina, Standard]The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has denied frustrating Kilifi County Government from recovering Sh43 million lost to fictitious firms. EACC boss Twalib Mbarak said they obtained injunctions to preserve some of the assets in question pending the conclusion of the cases. Kilifi Governor Amason Kingi before County Public Account and Investments (CPAIC) at the KICC, Nairobi. Both matters are still active in court," said Governor Kingi, before the committee chaired by Migori Senator Ochillo Ayacko. EACC filed a countersuit to stop the county from proceeding with the recovery, arguing that it was the only institution with the mandate for asset recovery.

Source: Standard Digital July 28, 2021 13:36 UTC