THE Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cleared former Devolution Cabinet Secretary Anne Waiguru of any wrongdoing in the Sh791 million NYS scandal.
In a confidential letter obtained by the Star dated February 4, 2015, and signed by the EACC chief executive officer Halake Waqo, the Commission told Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service Joseph Kinyua that it had found no evidence of Waiguru’s wrongdoing.
“The Commission has conducted investigations on various allegations touching on the National Youth Service and the Ministry of Devolution and National Planning.
“So far, our investigations have not established any evidence to warrant an adverse recommendation against the former Cabinet Secretary Waiguru.
This is forwarded to you for information,” said the two-paragraph letter, reference EACC.6/2/3 (145). The EACC wrote to Kinyua because at the time of the allegations against her, she was an employee of the Presidency.
Yesterday Waiguru said although she was unaware of the development, she was happy that “the truth had finally come out”.
“I’m sure I will be receiving communication on the matter through official channels. I’m however grateful to God that the truth is finally out. This gives me courage and strength,” said Waiguru.
Waiguru resigned under tremendous external pressure and on doctor’s orders to take on lighter duties. The clearing of her name will certainly energize her quest to succeed Evans Kidero as Nairobi governor.
Although she has not formally announced her candidature, the former minister has been holding meetings with women’s groups in Nairobi who are pressing her to enter the race.
Former PS Peter Mangiti and former NYS director-general Nelson Githinji were charged with attempting to induce the senior deputy director-general in charge of administration, Adan Harakhe, “not to follow up the matter relating to the conspiracy” to steal money from the government.
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