The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) successfully dismissed five applications from Kiambu Governor Kimani Wamatangi and other defendants who aimed to strike down its suit for recovering Ksh 813.1 million tied to alleged irregularities in road tender awards.This case involves payments made to five companies for road contracts granted by
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Christine Ombaka Wins ACCA Global Public Sector Award
Christine Ombaka, a forensic investigator at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has gained international acclaim by winning the 2026 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Global Public Sector Advocacy Award. This prestigious award honors her outstanding contributions to public sector integrity, accountability, and the battle against corruption. Ombaka's expertise
EACC Sleuths Arrest Two DCI Officers Over Bribery
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has successfully apprehended two officers from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) at the Kipkelion Sub-County Offices due to serious allegations of soliciting and accepting bribes.The arrested officers, Corporal Wesley Korir and Corporal Christopher Maina, reportedly demanded Ksh 500,000 from a complainant in exchange
EACC Debunks Fake Cabinet Nominees Vetting Letter
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has officially denounced a fraudulent letter that falsely claims to seek integrity vetting for several individuals allegedly nominated for Cabinet positions.In a clear statement shared across its official social media channels, the EACC distanced itself from this misleading document, which has circulated widely online.The
Opposition Alleges Voter Bribery in Ol Kalou By-Election
The leaders of the opposition coalition have expressed serious concerns, alleging that the government has orchestrated widespread voter bribery and misused public resources in the lead-up to the Ol Kalou parliamentary by-election.In a collaborative statement released on Friday, July 10, 2026, they highlighted that cash handouts, government-branded mattresses, gas cylinders,
KRA customs officers arrested at over bribery allegations
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have apprehended two employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) stationed as Customs Officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on charges of bribery. The suspects, identified as Mutava Lawrence and Timothy Momanyi, are accused of soliciting a Ksh.120,000 bribe from a traveler
EACC recommends prosecution of High-Profile officials over Corruption
In a significant development in the fight against corruption, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recommended the prosecution of several high-profile individuals, including current and former public officials. This comes in the wake of the agency's third quarterly report for 2024, which covers investigations conducted between July 1 and
Man arrested over Ksh2 million bribe to fix tax arrears
A Kenya Revenue Authority agent was arrested for soliciting Ksh2 million bribe, has been arraigned before a judge after being on the run for 10 months.Mr John Obura Dimo had improperly requested a financial advantage of Sh2 million from the complainant with the the intention that he would facilitate
President Ruto picks Bishop Oginde as EACC Chair
President William Ruto has on Saturday March 11, nominated Bishop David Oginde as the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC). According to a Press Release signed by the Head of Civil Service Felix Kosgey, the president forwarded the name of the bishop for consideration to the National Assembly upon
EACC arrests county official with Kshs. 2.7 million
EACC, on Tuesday, in collaboration with Malindi International Airport Police intercepted and arrested Mariam Abdalla Bunu the acting Chief Officer for Finance in Tana River County Government, who was travelling to Nairobi with unexplained and undeclared Kes.2.7M in cash. EACC suspects that the amount, which the Chief Officer was unable to