The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Secretary of Busia County Public Service Board.
The sleuths went for Truphena Omungala Akide Tuesday at her office.
“She is currently being escorted to EACC Bungoma Office for further enforcement actions this afternoon” EACC confirmed the arrest in a statement.
According to a spokesperson for the EACC, Eric Ngumbi, the secretary has been obstructing the commission’s investigations in Busia County.
Among the integrity issues being investigated in Busia County are allegations of ghost workers, misappropriation of public funds, and abuse of authority.
The secretary had refused to submit crucial documents, leading to her arrest.
