The former boss of Kenya Power Ben Chumo arrested

Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Branch (DCI) arrested Ken Power's former CEO, Ben Chumo, because he was suspected of committing an economic and financial crime. to have abused his position.

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Chumo, who retired in January as chief executive of Kenya Power after attaining the age of 60, is charged with "smuggling." fraudulent acquisition of public property and badistance to the commission of a crime.

DCI detectives also arrested Beatrice Meso, the company's general director, corporate affairs and secretary, and regional director general Peter Mwicigi.

"They must be charged with conspiracy to commit an offense of economic crime namely fraudulent acquisition of public property, badistance with the commission of a crime, abuse of office, willful failure to comply with the law on public markets, "said DCI in a tweet.

In a statement to the newsrooms, the DCI noted that Kenya Power is still under active investigation on a number of issues raised by the public recently. Among them is the irregular supply of processors and contracts for the supply of labor and transport services.

DPP Noordin Haji also ordered DCI to arrest and prosecute 10 leaders of Kenya Power, several employees and company directors related to corruption.

The top 10 executives accused of providing irregular offers include: CEO Ken Tarus, who was then chief financial officer, Peter Mungai Kinuthia (general manager of business strategy), Joshua Mutua (general manager of commercial services) and Abubakar Swaleh (Director General of Human Resources and Administration).

Other include; Samuel Ndirangu (Director General of ICT), Stanley Mutwiri (Director General of Infrastructure Development) and John Ombuyi (General Manager of Supply Chain).

Ken Power's intrigues follow a damning report released in May by Auditor General Edward Ouko outlining how staff affiliates had multi-billion shilling contracts to carry out emergency repairs on electrical infrastructures.

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The report exposed deep rot to the electricity distribution company.

Kenya Power staff members within the circle, who do not have their own business, receive bribes to make sure contractors stay in their jobs.

Some of the employees in the cartel are lower-level staff and include clerical and technical staff, who are nevertheless well paid.

"A review of cash transfers showed a trend where funds were exchanged between the principals of pre-qualified L & T firms and KPLC staff, and KPLC employees held strategic positions in this area. which concerns the execution of the tasks, hence a conflict of direct interests, "say the auditors.

Ben Chumo was appointed in June by President Uhuru Kenyatta as Chair of the Wages and Compensation Commission (CRS). It must be reviewed by the National Assembly Finance and National Planning Committee within 14 days of being appointed in accordance with the CBC Act.