KPA official arrested over conflict of interest, fraud

An employee of the Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) has been arrested over conflict of interest and procurement fraud.

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Friday morning arrested Janet Mwendwa, to face charges over a fraudulent tender worth Ksh 6,436,934.40 awarded to a company owned by her daughter.

“The official who is suspected to have traded with KPA through her daughter’s company, participated in the tender evaluation process leading to the award,” said EACC.

She has been escorted to the Mombasa Anti-Corruption Court to take a plea.

Janet was arrested after the DPP concurred with the Commission’s recommendations that she be charged with conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, fraudulent practice in procurement and uttering false documents, contrary to the law.