Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Renson Ingonga, has approved corruption charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia, four government officials, and five corporate directors over the alleged misappropriation of Ksh330 million (USD 2.55 million).
The funds were originally allocated for stadium infrastructure and logistical preparations when Kenya was slated to host the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN).
Kenya was ultimately stripped of the hosting rights by CAF due to incomplete facilities, sparking a prolonged investigation into the management of the tournament budget.Following the DPP’s directive, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) moved to apprehend Kaberia alongside key co-defendants.
The suspects are scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi to face formal charges.
Those named in the official DPP release include: Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia (Former Principal Secretary, Ministry of Sports) Stephen Njoroge Muthuma (Senior Principal Finance Officer, Ministry of Sports) Harun Chebet Komen (Director of Administration, Ministry of Sports) Enock Ondwari Onditi (Principal Accountant, Ministry of Sports) John Kiende Ruga (Senior Superintendent Engineer, Ministry of Sports) Marcos Gonzalez Puente (Director, Auditel Kenya) Samuel Mbaa Njoroge (Director, Taxwise Consulting Limited) Kitheka Muema (Director, Restea Enterprises Limited) Anthony Mwangi Kimanthi (Director, Lease Pride Limited) Ephrahim Kinyua Muchangi (Director, Leasepath Limited).
The case also extends to six corporate entities: Auditel Kenya, Taxwise Consulting Limited, Restea Enterprises Limited, Lease Pride Limited, Leasepath Limited, and Liroma Assurance.
Following an independent review of the EACC findings, the DPP established sufficient grounds to prosecute the individuals and entities on multiple counts, including: Abuse of office Unlawful acquisition of public property Failure to comply with procurement laws Acquisition of proceeds of crime.
The trial marks one of the most significant legal actions taken over hosting funds and sports infrastructure corruption within the region.
