Dams scandal: CS, PS deny corruption charges over KSh63 billion projects

Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, his Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge and eight others on Tuesday denied corruption charges in the Sh63 billion Arror and Kimwarer dams’ scandal

They were arraigned before Chief Magistrate Douglas Ogoti at the Milimani Law Courts on more than 10 counts ranging from abuse of office, engaging in unplanned projects and receiving bribes, among other economic crimes.

The charges were read out to them in a packed court at the Milimani Law Courts on Tuesday morning, following their arrest on Monday when the Director of Public Prosecutions approved their arrest and prosecution.

There were 10 suspects in court, with the Director of Criminal Investigations indicating they will be applying for local and international warrants for others still at large—including three Italian executives from CMC Di Ravena.

The DPP released a list of 28 individuals, accused for playing a role in the multi-billion shillings scandal, among them officials of Italian firm CMC di Ravenna that was contracted to construct the dams.