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Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds
KE🏛️ PoliticsCenter9/8/2026

Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds

Former 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.

Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and 12 other individuals have been charged with misappropriating Sh330.6 million intended for the 2018 African Nations Championship (CHAN). The charges were filed before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi on September 8, 2026. Kaberia and others, including former senior ministry officials, businessmen, and companies, appeared before Magistrate Isabella Barasa and pleaded not guilty to 17 corruption charges brought by the Director of Public Prosecutions. Among those charged alongside Kaberia are former Senior Principal Finance Officer Stephen Njoroge Muthuma, former Principal Accountant Enock Ondwari Onditi, former Senior Superintendent Engineer John Kiende Ruga, and businessmen Muema Kitheka, Ephraim Kinyua Muchangi, Antony Mwangi Kimathi, and Samuel Mbaa Njoroge. The implicated companies include Restea Enterprises Limited, Leasepath Limited, Leasepride Limited, Taxwise Africa Consulting LLP, and Liroma Assurance Services Limited. The accused denied charges such as conspiracy to commit an economic crime, abuse of office, and financial misconduct. In one count, Kaberia, Muthuma, Komen, Onditi, Ruga, Spanish national Marcos Gonzalez Puente, Auditel Kenya Limited, and Samuel Mbaa Njoroge are accused of conspiring to embezzle USD3,154,322.40, equivalent to Sh330,573,997.52. The money was allegedly advanced to Auditel Kenya Limited under tender No. MOSCA/CHAN/001/2017-2018 for stadium infrastructure work. Kaberia faces separate abuse of office charges for allegedly approving a USD3,154,322.40 benefit to Auditel Kenya without following legal procurement procedures. Muthuma and Onditi are charged with authorizing the transfer of Sh330,573,997.50 from a Ministry of Sports account to Auditel Kenya’s account abroad. Komen is accused of signing a payment voucher without verifying the validity of a foreign bank guarantee. Ruga is charged with requesting an advance payment despite knowing Auditel Kenya had not taken over the stadia. Puente and Auditel Kenya face charges of unlawfully acquiring public property. Others, including Kitheka, Muchangi, Kimathi, and Njoroge, are accused of acquiring proceeds of crime, with varying amounts attributed to each.

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The Standard logoThe StandardParty-alignedCenterFactual 85Objective 809/8/2026
Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged over Sh330.6m CHAN funds

Former 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.

Bias read (Center): The article presents factual information about legal proceedings involving high-level officials and allegations of corruption. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or editorializing. The content remains neutral in tone, focusing on the charges and the defendants' pleas.

Why factuality (85): The article provides specific details about the charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and 12 others, including names of individuals and companies involved, the amount of money implicated (Sh330.6m), and the court where they appeared. It reports the charges and the de

Why objectivity (80): The tone remains neutral, reporting facts without apparent bias. However, the headline 'Ex-Sports PS Kaberia, 12 others charged...' may slightly emphasize the gravity of the situation, though it does not overtly take sides or express strong opinion.

Daily Nation logoDaily NationIndependentCenterFactual: no official source document/info detectedObjective 809/8/2026
Chan scandal: Ex-PS Peter Kaberia among six arrested, charged with Sh330m misappropriation

The Daily Nation reports that former Principal Secretary Peter Kaberia has been arrested along with five others and charged with misappropriating Sh330 million. The charges are part of an ongoing investigation into financial misconduct involving high-level government officials. This case is linked to the broader 'Chan scandal,' which has drawn significant attention due to its implications for governance and accountability in Kenya. The arrests highlight concerns over corruption within the administration and could lead to further legal proceedings against those involved.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a factual report on the arrest and charging of individuals related to a corruption scandal. It does not exhibit overtly biased language, one-sided sourcing, or omission of context. The focus is on the legal actions taken by authorities, suggesting a balanced approach to covering

Why factuality: no official source document/info detected

Why objectivity (80): The headline is straightforward but uses the phrase 'charged with Sh330m misappropriation' which carries some weight, potentially influencing reader perception. However, the body of the article remains objective in its reporting without evident editorializing.

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