EACC Recovers Ksh 10.9 Million from Former Homabay County Official
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully secured court orders for the recovery of Ksh 10,991,712 in salaries irregularly earned by Mr. Odhiambo Ottoman Adel Walter, a former Deputy Director of Health-Preventive and Promotive at the County Government of Homa Bay.
In a judgment delivered on March 13, 2026, Justice B.M. Musyoki directed Mr. Odhiambo to refund all salaries paid to him by the County Government of Homa Bay for the period between June 2016 and August 2021, totaling Ksh 10,991,712.
The judgment emphasized the seriousness of the offense, stating:
“It is unlawful and unethical for a public officer to receive salaries from two government institutions in a manner that undermines efficient service delivery.”
Dual Employment Triggers Probe
The case arose from investigations into allegations of conflict of interest and unlawful acquisition of public funds.
The probe established that between June 2016 and August 2021, Mr. Odhiambo was employed on permanent and pensionable terms by the County Government of Homa Bay while simultaneously holding a similar position at the Kenya Medical Training College in Kisumu County.
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Legal Action and Recovery
On June 12, 2024, the Commission moved to court seeking recovery of the salaries irregularly paid to Mr. Odhiambo by Homa Bay County Government for the period he earned from both institutions.
Justice Musyoki’s ruling further directed that the amount be refunded within 90 days, adding that failure to comply would allow the Commission to execute the decree.
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EACC Statement on Accountability
A spokesperson for the EACC noted: “The recovery highlights our commitment to ensuring public officers are held accountable, and public resources are protected from abuse.”
Public officers are therefore urged not to exploit their positions for personal gain, and EACC has also maintained it’s stance to fight corruption across all levels of government.
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