Celebrated Economist David Ndii on Monday said that he predicted a crack down against Treasury officials over corruption related matters.
Director of Public Prosecution Noordin Haji on Monday ordered for the arrest of Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, PS Kamau Thugge among other officials from KVDA over alleged embezzlement of Sh21 billion meant for construction of Arror and Kimwarer dams.
"Consequently, I have today directed the Director of Criminal Investigations to arrest and arraign before court all the accused persons," said Haji while issuing a statement.
And Dr Ndii sympathized with his long time friend Mr Thugge, adding that he had warned him about a possible arrest. According to him, Thugge has often dismissed him.
"My friend Kamau Thugge kept confronting me about the Eurobond, insisting that it was legit and I was playing politics. I told him story of Dr. Koinange and Goldenberg, warned him that he would be the fall guy and the crooks would go free. Now see," he tweeted.
With Rotich having surrendered to the police, Thugge could be arrested anytime by the sleuths. The two are likely to lose their jobs should they take a plea in court.
Last month, opposition leader Raila Odinga, who has passionately spoken about the scandal, visited Elgeyo-Marakwet County where he asked the government to arrest culprits.
“It has now been allocated Sh63 billion and Sh21 billion has been lost yet no work has been done,” he told a gathering at Chebara Primary School during a thanksgiving ceremony following the retirement of Ruth Kiptoo, mother in-law of Cherangany MP Joshua Kutuny.
In April, President Uhuru Kenyatta said that all corruption matters will be handled in compliance with the constitution. He however added that government officials charged will be sacked.
“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."