The government has dispelled reports that a National Treasury official found dead in Machakos was involved in tendering wrangles.
In a statement on Thursday, September 5, 2024, the Principal Secretary for the National Treasury Chris Kiptoo said the official, Evans Chirchir, was involved in a road accident in Machakos which caused his d***h.
Kiptoo says Chirchir p*********y on August 31, 2024, around Kyumvi area in Machakos while coming from a private function in Makueni.
“The National Treasury extends its deepest condolences to the family and friends of Mr Evans Chirchir, who tragically p*********y over the weekend of 31st August 2024 in Machakos County,” Kiptoo stated.
“We have observed with concern the spread of inaccurate and misleading information on social media and in the press regarding Mr Chirchir’s connection to the National Treasury. There have also been allegations made by individuals claiming to represent the deceased’s family, which we wish to address and clarify.”
Addressing the claims that the deceased was involved in tender wrangles, Kiptoo said that Chirchir was an intern under the Public Service Internship Program (PSIP), and was not involved in any tendering processes at the National Treasury.
“Mr Evans Chirchir was an intern deployed to the National Treasury under the Public Service Internship Program (PSIP), Cohort 6, starting on 1st February 2024. He was assigned to the procurement section but, as an intern, he was not actively involved in any tendering or procurement decision-making processes,” Kiptoo added.
“His disappearance occurred on the evening of Saturday, 31st August 2024, in the Kyumvi area, Machakos Junction, while returning from a private function in Makueni. Since it was a weekend, Mr Chirchir was not on official duty at the time of the incident. On Monday, 2nd September 2024, the National Treasury was informed of his disappearance and subsequent d***h. His body was found at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, where he had been registered on the night of 31 August as a victim of a road traffic accident.”
Kiptoo says the driver involved in the accident has already been arrested.
According to the police, Mr Chirchir was knocked down by a vehicle on the night of 31st August 2024. The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Kyumvi has confirmed the arrest of the driver involved in the incident.
“A post-mortem examination is being conducted to ascertain the precise cause of d***h. It is important to emphasize that Mr. Chirchir’s passing was in no way related to his professional duties or any activities at the National Treasury. He was not involved in any sensitive or decision-making capacities within the department, and the incident that led to his d***h occurred during his private time, far from his work responsibilities,” Kiptoo said.
“At this difficult time, we offer our deepest sympathies to his family and loved ones. We urge the public to refrain from circulating unverified and speculative information that could cause further distress to the family and harm the reputation of the National Treasury.”
Kiptoo has called for patience as investigative agencies conduct investigations into the circumstances surrounding Mr Chirchir’s d***h.
