FINAL INVESTIGATIONS REPORT BY THE OMBUDSMAN-KENYA ON ALLEGED ABUSE OF POWER BY THE DIRECTOR, KENYA INSTITUTE OF EDUCATION

Abstract

This investigation was prompted by a review of an anonymous letter of complaint received by CAJ on 16th February 2012, from ‘Concerned KIE Members of Staff’ raising allegations against the management of KIE and specifically, the Director, Dr. Lydia Nzomo. A total of nine major allegations were raised in the undated letter. The complainants had raised the allegations with various other government investigative agencies and apparently no action had been taken to remedy the problems in spite of the persistent whistle blowing efforts by the complainants. The CAJ, in cognizance of the above position and in line with its mandate, undertook preliminary investigations into the allegations raised, and made a decision to investigate four matters out of the nine raised issues. The four are: • Allegations of abuse of power with respect to drilling of a borehole • Allegations of malpractices relating to the 2006 Book Evaluation Team’s Accommodation • Misuse of Reserve Account funds • Allegations of nepotism and favoritism through the recruitment of relatives