The National Treasury has dismissed claims linking the mysterious death of its employee, Evans Chirchir, to a Ksh 286 million tender.
Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo clarified that Chirchir, who served as an intern, died in a road accident on the night of August 31, 2024, unrelated to his professional duties.
In a detailed statement, Kiptoo noted that Chirchir was struck by a vehicle while returning from a private event in Makueni. The Officer Commanding Station (OCS) Kyumvi confirmed the driver’s arrest, and a post-mortem is underway to confirm the exact cause of death.
“Chirchir was not involved in any sensitive roles within the department. His death occurred during his personal time, far from the ministry,” Kiptoo emphasized, urging the public to refrain from spreading unverified claims.
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Despite this clarification, Chirchir’s family, represented by lawyer Felix Kaeto, has raised concerns about his involvement in a Ksh 286 million tender before his sudden disappearance. According to the family, Chirchir had allegedly received death threats related to the tender.
The family now demands a deeper investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to determine whether the tender process was linked to Chirchir’s death.
Meanwhile, Chirchir’s body was discovered at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, registered as a victim of a road accident. Authorities are continuing investigations to resolve the circumstances surrounding his death.
The Treasury has extended its sympathies to Chirchir’s family, urging patience as the police and medical teams finalize their inquiries.
“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,” the National Treasury statement read.
