Treasury Cabinet Secretary (CS) Henry Rotich could be the second CS to be sacked by President Uhuru Kenyatta should sleuths arrest and arraign him in court.
On Monday, DPP Noordin Haji released names of individuals who should be arrested and charged over controversial payments towards the construction of Arror and Kimwarer dams in Elgeyo-Marakwet.
In a statement, Haji accused Henry Rotich, Principal Secretary Kamau Thugge and dozens of others of abuse of office, adding that there was enough evidence to nail them in court.
"Consequently, I have today directed the Director of Criminal Investigations to arrest and arraign before the court all the accused persons," said Haji, giving orders for Rotich's arrest.
The news now means that Rotich's stint at the Treasury could be over along with Thugge's, should the two take plea in court according to President Kenyatta.
While delivering State of the Nation address in April, Uhuru maintained that the fight against corruption will be strictly confined to the rule of law, arguing that he will take actions once government officials are charged in court.
“I must, however, caution that the pursuit of the corrupt will be undertaken strictly within the remits of the law, and not through vigilante justice and pitchfork protest. Though media narratives rally our resolve as they should, our actions will not be based on condemnation before one has been heard. The cornerstone of our democracy is the rule of law, and the principle of due process is a critical anchor."
He added, “It is not enough to merely jail and fine those who have looted our public coffers. The wealth they stole from Kenyans must be returned to its owners, the People of Kenya with the clear message being that Corruption does not pay”.
Early this year, Deputy President William Ruto defended Rotich's role in the alleged embezzlement of Sh21 billion meant for the construction of the two dams, maintaining that no money was lost.