By MN Reporter

The anti-corruption commission (EACC) has issued an arrest warrant for former Karachuonyo MP James Rege and a businessman over corruption at the CDF kitty during his term.

In a press statement, EACC said they have already arrested four suspects while the two are still at large.

Those arrested are: Michael Ocholla – a former Karachuonyo CDF Manager, Pacifica Adero Kobe – a former Chairperson, Karachuonyo CDF, Festus Kennedy Ochieng – Personal Assistant to the former legislator and Samuel Okuta Lieta – Businessman, Homabay Town.

“The suspects were arrested in relation to allegations of corruption and violation of procurement
laws and regulations in the award of contract to M/s Alliance Logistics Centre Ltd,” EACC said.

The award was for supply of a telemedicine equipment at a cost Kshs. 2,190,709.65
“which was paid for but not delivered.”

The DPP issued consent for six (6) suspects to be apprehended and charged with various
offences under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act No. 3 of 2003.

The four suspects were arrested this morning, three were arraigned at the Anti-Corruption
Court in Homabay and were released on a bond of Kshs. 1 Million and surety of similar amount
or a cash bail of Kshs. 700,000.00.

Warrants of arrest and manhunt is on for Rege and he should present himself “at the nearest EACC offices with immediate effect.”

The other suspec at large is Fred Matama Opar – Businessman/Director, Alliance Logistics Centre Ltd.