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The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved corruption-related charges against nine individuals and three companies. [File]

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved corruption-related charges against nine individuals and three companies linked to procurement undertaken by the County Government of Nakuru, following investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

In a press statement, the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions said it received an inquiry file from the EACC concerning allegations of corruption, conflict of interest, procurement irregularities, money laundering and acquisition of proceeds of crime involving county officials and private companies.

According to the statement, those facing prosecution are county employees Lorna Karamuta Mubichi, Daniel Wainaina, Kennedy Mungai, Timothy Kiogora Muriithi, Josphat Kimemia, Peter Gitau Thabanja and Solomon Sirma, as well as Kenneth Muriithi Ndubi and Brian Mwenda Ndubi.