A massive corruption scandal in Homa Bay County has sparked public outrage after whistleblower Wycliffe Omondi accused senior officials of orchestrating a KSh 200 million fraud scheme involving ghost road projects and shell companies.
Allegations of Fake Road Projects and Forged Documents
According to Omondi, at the close of the 2023/2024 fiscal year, the county’s Chief Finance Officer (CFA) Alphonce Werah, the Procurement Director, the Roads Accountant, and the Procurement Officer met secretly at the governor’s residence.
During the meeting, they allegedly:
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Fabricated road project documents for nonexistent projects.
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Forged signatures of former officials to make the paperwork look legitimate.
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Diverted millions into shell companies under their control.
Shell Companies Used to Launder Millions
Two companies have been flagged as conduits in the scam:
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TCHAVEK Enterprise Ltd – Allegedly controlled by the procurement officer, the firm received millions of shillings and used the funds for private construction projects in Migori County.
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LETHI Co. Ltd – Reportedly linked to the Roads Accountant, this company was allegedly paying fake county “employees” listed as ordinary M-Pesa agents.
The whistleblower also claimed that the governor’s spouse was among those who benefited from the scandal.
CFA Werah Issues Legal Threats
When the allegations surfaced online, CFA Alphonce Werah dismissed them as defamatory. He issued a legal warning demanding the exposé be pulled down from social media, claiming it would cause irreparable damage to reputations.
But Omondi and his legal team have refused to back down, insisting they are ready to prove their case in court.
Test of Accountability in Homa Bay
The unfolding Homa Bay ghost road fraud case is more than a battle over money—it is a test of whether Kenya’s county governments can be held accountable when billions meant for public development vanish.
Will Homa Bay’s justice system stand firm against corruption, or will the case fade under threats and political pressure?