The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reclaimed Ksh.7.5 million illegally acquired by two HIV/AIDS researchers in 2004.
Job Keittany and Michael Chesikaw were working at Par Aid, a community-based organization, which received a grant from the National AIDS Control Council (NACC) to test the efficacy of herbal medicines in combating the disease.
“Instead of undertaking the study, the defendants embezzled the funds and used forged receipts from Moi University to account for the funds.”
The recovery was realized through a civil suit filed by the defunct Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC), the predecessor of EACC, on August 8, 2006.
Justice Esther Maina ordered Chesikaw to return the cash, plus interest at 12% P.A., to the AIDS Council via EACC, as Keittany passed away before the case’s determination.
The Commission also awarded costs to be paid by the 2nd Defendant (Chesikaw) because the 1st Defendant (Keittany) is now deceased.
