The Kisii Anti-Corruption Court saw former County Assembly Speaker David Ondimu Kombo face serious charges on Monday. Police accused Kombo of misusing his power as Speaker back in October 2017. According to court papers, he helped Everline Moraa Maraburi become a Clerical Officer without following proper hiring rules. The case grows more complex because Maraburi happens to be related to another official – she's the niece of Deputy Clerk Daniel Mbaka Omwoyo.
Prosecutor Job Okelo told the judge that Kombo broke the law inside the Kisii County Assembly building. The prosecution believes Kombo worked alongside Omwoyo to bypass normal hiring procedures. Court records show authorities already charged Omwoyo separately for his alleged role in this appointment scandal. When Kombo appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nyariki, he firmly denied all accusations against him.
The judge allowed Kombo to leave custody after paying a cash bail of 50,000 Kenyan shillings. For those unable to pay the full amount immediately, the court offered an alternative bond option of 100,000 shillings. Both cases might soon become one legal matter. The court plans to discuss joining Kombo's case with Deputy Clerk Omwoyo's during their next meeting on April 14, 2025. This corruption investigation highlights ongoing concerns about hiring practices within Kenyan county governments.
Prosecutor Job Okelo told the judge that Kombo broke the law inside the Kisii County Assembly building. The prosecution believes Kombo worked alongside Omwoyo to bypass normal hiring procedures. Court records show authorities already charged Omwoyo separately for his alleged role in this appointment scandal. When Kombo appeared before Magistrate Joshua Nyariki, he firmly denied all accusations against him.
The judge allowed Kombo to leave custody after paying a cash bail of 50,000 Kenyan shillings. For those unable to pay the full amount immediately, the court offered an alternative bond option of 100,000 shillings. Both cases might soon become one legal matter. The court plans to discuss joining Kombo's case with Deputy Clerk Omwoyo's during their next meeting on April 14, 2025. This corruption investigation highlights ongoing concerns about hiring practices within Kenyan county governments.
