KEFormer Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and 12 others have been charged with misappropriating approximately Sh330.6 million intended for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN) in Kenya. They appeared before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court and pleaded not guilty to 17 corruption-related charges, including conspiracy, abuse of office, and financial misconduct. The funds were allegedly paid to Auditel Kenya Limited as part of a contract for stadium infrastructure work. Kaberia faces specific charges related to bypassing legal procurement processes, while others are accused of facilitating unauthorized fund transfers and failing to verify compliance with banking regulations.
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