Paul Nyongesa Otuoma

Kenyan politician and veterinary doctor who has been Governor of Busia County since 2022 and previously served as MP for Funyula and as a Cabinet minister.

Under investigationLatest source dated 2026-02-03Last reviewed 2026-10-26

What is Paul Nyongesa Otuoma’s legal position?

EACC investigation into Busia County tenders

Under investigation

Current position. EACC is investigating alleged irregular tender awards and payments of over Sh1.4 billion; no charges against the governor had been reported as of the latest source (3 February 2026).^{[1, 2, 3]}

Authority: Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Status date: 2026-02-03

History

2025 EACC carried out search operations targeting Busia County officials.
2026-02-03 Governor appeared at EACC Western Regional Office, Bungoma, as a person of interest and recorded a statement.

Sources

EACC grills Busia Governor Paul Otuoma over Ksh.1.4B graft allegationsCitizen Digital, 2026-02-03, secondary source
EACC grills Otuoma over alleged award of Sh1.4b tender to proxiesThe Standard, 2026-02-03, secondary source
EACC Summons Busia Governor Paul Otuoma Over Ksh1.4 Billion Graft AllegationsKenyans.co.ke, 2026-02-03, secondary source

Change history

2026-10-26 Record published.

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