Kinisu got NYS money while at EACC, House team told
Philip Kinisu, the former chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. PHOTO | WILLIAM OERI | NATION MEDIA GROUP
Former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) chairman Philip Kinisu received Sh2.9 million from the National Youth Service (NYS) as early as June, when he was still chairman of the anti-graft team.
The funds were paid to Esaki Ltd, which is associated with Mr Kinisu, EACC chief executive Halakhe Waqo told a parliamentary committee on Thursday.
Mr Waqo was appearing before the National Assembly’s Public Accounts Committee to answer questions about the NYS scandal.
He said Mr Kinisu's company received a total of Sh54 million.
Mr Kinisu opted to resign from the EACC rather than face a tribunal. Investigations into the issue have been taken up by a multi-agency team.
