Busia County Public Service Board CEO arrested

By Peter Ochieng

Busia County Public Service Board Chief Executive Officer (CEO) has been arrested.

Truphena Eshibukule Omung'ala Akide, was arrested by Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives over claims of obstructing EACC officers, from carrying out investigations in the border county.

Akide doubles up as Secretary to the Busia County Public Service Board.

She allegedly refused to comply with orders from EACC to avail evidence based material.

The material entails official documents required by the Commission, to facilitate investigations into allegations of corruption and abuse of office.

The law prohibits any attempt by any person to obstruct lawful investigations, in any manner, including the failure to avail required documents for investigations.

EACC is expected to share more information regarding her arrest.