The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has secured a significant victory in the fight against corruption after 10 individuals and companies were convicted and sentenced over a KSh 51 million corruption and money-laundering scheme linked to the County Government of Kilifi.
In a ruling delivered at the Malindi Anti-Corruption Court, following convictions entered on April 17, 2026, the court observed that the offences resulted in significant economic loss to Kilifi County and severely undermined development efforts meant to improve residents’ welfare.
The court further noted that the proceeds of crime were largely used for personal enrichment and had not been refunded.
The convictions stem from irregular payments made between 19 September and 7 October 2016. During this period, county officials fraudulently disbursed KSh51,569,775 for services that were never rendered and goods that were never supplied to six private companies.
The companies involved were Daima One Enterprises, Zohali Services Limited, Makegra Suppliers Limited, Kilingi Investments Limited, Leadership Edge Associates, and Jahazi Investments Company Limited.
Malindi court further imposed substantial fines on the convicts, including mandatory penalties equivalent to the benefits they derived from the offences, alongside custodial sentences in default of payment.
All sentences for each accused are to run consecutively. Sarah Wangui Kamau was ordered to pay cumulative fines of KSh17,461,880. In default, she faces five years and eight months in prison.
Mary Munyiva Kamau received fines totalling KSh26,026,356, with a default sentence of 13 years’ imprisonment. Her company, Makegra Supplies Limited, was separately fined KSh25,726,356 and faces 10 years in default.
Stephen Mutua Nguzi was fined KSh16,301,904 (seven years in default), while his firm Kilingi Investment Company Limited was fined KSh15,901,904, faces five years in default.
Samuel Buku Macharia must pay KSh18,581,820 or serve seven years, with his company Leadership Edge Associates fined KSh18,181,820.
Lucy Wanjugu Kibogo faces the heaviest individual financial penalty of KSh38,288,054, with a default term of 15 years and six months. Her companies were also hit hard: Jahazi Investment Company Limited was fined KSh15,205,900, and Zohali Services Limited KSh24,461,290.
The EACC welcomed the judgment, describing it as a strong affirmation of Kenya’s commitment to accountability, integrity in public service, and the relentless fight against corruption and money laundering.
