The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kitui County chief officer and five directors of contracting companies over alleged conflict of interest and procurement irregularities involving contracts worth Ksh17.48 million. EACC has directed the remaining suspects to surrender at its office in Machakos or the nearest commission office as the case proceeds. “EACC hereby directs the following individuals who are believed to have gone into hiding to report immediately to the Commission’s Lower Eastern Regional Office in Machakos or the nearest EACC office for processing,” the statement read. EACC said the companies received more than Ksh14.1 million from the county between the 2018/19 and 2024/25 financial years. Additionally, the commission stated that financial investigations also uncovered transactions between the public officer and some of the directors connected to the companies under investigation.