The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered Ksh10,991,712 in salaries irregularly earned by a former Homa Bay County official.
In a statement issued on Tuesday March 17, 2026, EACC announced that it secured a court order for the restitution of the funds allegedly earned by the official, Mr. Odhiambo Ottoman Adel Walter, a former Deputy Director of Health.
“EACC has secured court orders for the restitution of Kes10,991,712 in salaries irregularly earned by Mr. Odhiambo Ottoman Adel Walter, a former Deputy Director of Health – Preventive and Promotive at the County Government of Homa Bay,” EACC said in a statement.
It is reported that Mr. Odhiambo unlawfully paid salaries amounting to over 10 million shillings between June 2016 and August 2021.
However, in a judgement delivered on March 13, 2026, Justice B.M. Musyoki ordered Mr. Odhiambo to refund all salaries paid to him by the County Government of Homa Bay for the stated period.
The prosecution told the court that upon conducting thorough investigations, it was discovered that Mr. Odhiambo, who was employed by the county government on permanent and pensionable terms, was simultaneously holding a similar position at the Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC) in Kisumu County.
“The case stems from investigations into allegations of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public funds. The probe established that between June 2016 and August 2021, Mr. Odhiambo was employed on permanent and pensionable terms by the County Government of Homa Bay while simultaneously holding a similar position at the Kenya Medical Training College in Kisumu County,” EACC stated.
“On June 12, 2024, the Commission moved to court seeking recovery of the salaries irregularly paid to Mr. Odhiambo by Homa Bay County Government for the period he earned from both institutions,” EACC added.
In its Judgment, the Anti-Corruption Court held that it was unlawful and unethical for a public officer to receive salaries from two government institutions in a manner that undermines efficient service delivery.
The court further directed that the amount be refunded within 90 days, failing which the Commission will be at liberty to execute the decree.
