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Am not corrupt for heaven’s sake!- Agriculture CS Kiunjuri says after summons by the DCI

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Agriculture and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Hon Mwangi Kiunjuri (Pictured above) addresses the media after being grilled by the DCI over corruption allegations at his docket. Hon Kiunjuri says he is clean and his name should not be dragged into the corruption allegations.

Agriculture and Irrigation Cabinet Secretary Hon Mwangi Kiunjuri has come out to express his dismay and anger over corruption allegations. Hon Kiunjuri was on Thursday 14th March, 2019, summoned by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for grilling over loss of billions to corruption at his Ministry. The DCI is carrying out investigations on corruption over the Arror and Kimwarer; in which billions have been lost. But CS Kiunjuri says he is innocent and wonders why his name is being dragged into the saga.

Here is Hon Kiunjuri’s Statement over the DCI summons;

“I am here because I have been summoned by the DCI Officers through a call and text message over the ongoing investigations into the two dams – Arror and Kimwarer to assist with information. Whereas I support the war on corruption, and recognize that the DCI (Directorate of Criminal Investigations) is doing a good job, I wish to express my honest feelings and thoughts to those who care to listen.

Over the past 7 months, my name has been dragged through mud, and appeared in newspapers and the social media for all the wrong reasons – from the maize scandal, sugar, fertilizer and now the dams! This has led many Kenyans to conclude that I am a prime suspect. I have been prosecuted and judged by the court of public opinion and left to do whatever I may, to clear my name.

These are the kinds of experiences that when one goes through, they leave permanent dents and injuries to one’s inner soul and reputation no matter their outcome. My very honest question and one that my family, friends and supporters are asking is this: Why am I being taken through this painful journey? Why does there appear to be an effort to create a perception in the minds of Kenyans that I am a prime suspect?

My regrets are that this is happening in a country that has one of the most reputable intelligence service in the world capable of providing reliable and actionable intelligence to assist the DCI with information on who should be treated as a suspect and who should be treated as a witness.

I am not seeking sympathy. I am seeking fair treatment. I will however face whatever is thrown my way with confidence, determination and patience fully well knowing that even the darkest night will surely end.”

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War on corruption- DPP orders for the arrests of CS Treasury Henry Rotich and others; Get full details and list of those to be arrested here

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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Noordin M. Haji has ordered for the arrests of 28 persons over corruption allegations. The 28 who include the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary, Henry Rotich, and his Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge face charges over corruption at the stalled Kimwarer and Arror Dams.

The following offences have occasioned the arrests directive:
1). Conspiracy to Defraud contrary to section 317 of the Penal Code, Cap 63 Laws of Kenya
2). Wilful Failure to comply with applicable Procedures and Guidelines relating
to Procurement contrary to section 45 (2)(b) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No 3 of 2003:
3). Engaging in a project without prior planning contrary to section 45 (2) (c) as read with section 48 of Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003;
4). Abuse of Office contrary to section 46 as read with section 48 of Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003.
5). Committing an offence of financial misconduct contrary to section 197 (1) (0) (i) of the public finance management act no. 18 of 2012.
6). Fraudulent Acquisition of Public Property contrary to section 45 (1) (a) as read with section 48 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, 2003.
7). Knowingly giving a Misleading Document to Principal contrary to section 41 (2) as read with section 48 of Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act no. 3 of 2003 of the Laws of Kenya.
8). Wilful Neglect to Perform Official Duty contrary to section 128 as read with section 36 of the Penal Code.

Full list of those to be arraigned in court over Arror and Kimwarer Dam scandal.

1). Henry Kiplagat Rotich- Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury
2). Kamau Thugge- Principal Secretary National Treasury
3). Dr. Susan Jemtai Koech- Principal Secretary, Ministry of East Africa Community
4). David Kipchumba Kimosop- Managing Director, Kerio Valley Development Authority (KVDA)
5). Kennedy Nyakundi Nyachiro- Chief Economist and Head of Europe II Division National Treasury
6). Jackson Njau Kinyanjui- Director Resource Mobilization Department National Treasury
7). Titus Murithii- Inspector General of State Corporations

8). Paolo Porcelli- Director CMC di Ravenna
9). CMC di Ravenna – Itinera JV Italy
10). CMC di Ravenna – Itinera JV Kenya
11). William Kipkemboi Maina- Head of Supply Chain Management (KVDA)
12). Paul Kipkoech Serem- Manager Engineering Services (KVDA)
13). Francis Chepkonga Kipkech- Tender Committee
14). Samuel Kimutai Koskei- Tender Committee
15). David Juma Onyango- Tender Committee
16). Patrick Kiptoo- Tender Committee
17). Elizabeth Kebenei- Tender Committee
18). Esther Jepchirchir Kiror- Tender Committee
19). Moses Kipchumba- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
20). Eng. Nelson Korir- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
21). Eng. Isaac M. Kiiru- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
22). Eng. Patrick Kipsang- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
23). Fredrick Towett- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
24). Jotham Rutto- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
25). Charity Muui- Ad hoc Technical and Financial Evaluation Committee Team 2
26). Geoffrey Mwangi Wahungu- CEO, National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
27). David Walunya Ongare- National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)
28). Boniface Mamboleo Lengisho-National Environment Management Authority (NEMA)

Here is the full presser by the DPP;