The East African Court of Justice has ordered the recovery of Sh12.6 million from a former Homa Bay Assembly clerk. The ruling follows an investigation into the misappropriation of Sh12,571,166.50 from the Assembly’s salary suspense account. The funds were transferred to a joint Equity Bank account held by the accused. The court found the clerk had misused public funds. The case was initiated by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The clerk was previously employed by the Homa Bay Assembly. The commission launched the investigation after detecting irregularities in financial transactions. The clerk is no longer in public service. The court ordered the return of the funds to the Assembly. The case highlights ongoing efforts to combat corruption in local government. The ruling underscores the commission’s role in holding officials accountable. The case is part of a broader campaign to improve transparency in public finance. The court’s decision sets a precedent for similar cases. The funds will be used for public purposes. The case was handled under the country’s anti-corruption laws. The clerk was not present during the proceedings. The ruling was issued in a public hearing. The case was supported by legal representatives of the commission. The funds were traced through banking records. The court emphasized the importance of financial accountability. The decision reflects the commission’s commitment to justice. The case is expected to influence future anti-corruption efforts.