Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others are set to face prosecution over the alleged loss of Sh330 million that had been allocated for Kenya’s preparations to host the 2018 Africa Nations Championship (CHAN).
The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved charges against Kaberia, four other former Sports Ministry officials and five businessmen following investigations into the use of the funds. Six companies have also been listed as accused persons in the case over alleged financial misconduct.
The decision to prosecute follows an investigation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which forwarded its inquiry file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for review.
“Upon an independent and thorough evaluation of the evidence, the DPP has determined that sufficient grounds exist to prosecute the suspects and the companies involved,” the ODPP said in a statement dated September 7, 2026.
Kaberia, who was serving as Sports PS at the time, will be prosecuted alongside Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, a Senior Principal Finance Officer; Harun Chebet Komen, Director of Administration; Enock Ondwari Onditi, Principal Accountant; and John Kiende Ruga, a Senior Superintendent Engineer in the Sports Ministry.
The five businessmen named in the case are Marcos Gonzalez Puente, director of Auditel Kenya; Samuel Mbaa Njoroge of Taxwise Consulting Limited; Kitheka Muema of Restea Enterprises Limited; Anthony Mwangi Kimanthi of Lease Pride Limited; and Ephrahim Kinyua Muchangi of Leasepath Limited.
The six companies facing prosecution are Auditel Kenya, Taxwise Consulting Limited, Restea Enterprises Limited, Lease Pride Limited, Leasepath Limited and Liroma Assurance.
The suspects and the companies are expected to face several charges arising from the alleged handling of the Sh330 million. These include abuse of office, unlawful acquisition of public property, failure to comply with procurement laws, acquisition of proceeds of crime and financial misconduct.
The ODPP said the decision followed an independent assessment of the evidence gathered by the EACC during its investigation.
The case relates to funds set aside for Kenya’s preparations for the 2018 CHAN tournament, which the country hosted and which featured national teams made up of locally based players.
The prosecution comes years after the tournament was held, with the ODPP saying the case is part of its role in ensuring public resources are properly managed.
The ODPP said it remained committed to “upholding the rule of law, safeguarding public resources, promoting integrity, and ensuring accountability in the management of public affairs.”