Kenya, April 16 -- International journalists have exposed former Narok Governor Samuel Tunai for allegedly misappropriating funds from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) intended for development projects in Narok County.
The investigative report, aired by Canada Broadcasting Centre (CBC) News in a documentary titled Finding School No. 4: WE Charity's Donor Deception in Kenya, claims Tunai siphoned off money from WE Charity, a Canadian-based organization that promised to build schools in the region.
According to the documentary, discrepancies were found between the funds raised for Narok projects and the actual number of schools constructed.
Some donors were reportedly shown stock photos of the same classrooms as evidence of completed projects, despite their individual contributions averaging Sh1 million each.
The report alleges that while one classroom was built for approximately Sh1 million, the remaining funds from multiple donors were unaccounted for.
During the investigation, journalists confronted Tunai with these disparities. Sources claim that Tunai attempted to bribe the journalists to suppress the story, an accusation that has sparked outrage among Narok residents and anti-corruption advocates.
The documentary further notes that Tunai's administration obstructed the journalists' work, including making calls to create obstacles during filming.
Tunai, who served as Narok Governor from 2013 to 2022 and now chairs the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA), has not publicly responded to these allegations.
The expose has reignited debates over accountability in Narok County, with calls for a thorough investigation into the handling of NGO funds during Tunai's tenure.
Published by HT Digital Content Services with permission from Bana Kenya.