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EACC detectives have arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters in connection with soliciting a bribe of Ksh18,000 from a matatu driver. 

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives have arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters in connection with soliciting a bribe of Ksh18,000 from a matatu driver. 

In a statement on Friday, October 16, EACC said the suspect, identified as Joseph Njoroge Kihuna, was apprehended on Wednesday following investigations into a complaint filed by the matatu driver. 

According to EACC, the NTSA official demanded the Ksh18,000 bribe from the driver to facilitate the issuance of a driving license. 

“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the processing of a driving licence.

“The officer, identified as Mr Joseph Njoroge Kihuna, was arrested on Wednesday following investigations into a complaint by a matatu driver who alleged that the suspect had demanded KSh18,000 to facilitate the issuance of the licence,” read the statement in part.

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File image of EACC Headquarters in Nairobi. 

Kihuna was arrested within the NTSA headquarters while allegedly receiving Ksh8,000, part of the demanded amount.

He was taken to the Integrity Centre for processing and later released on a cash bail of Ksh50,000 pending the conclusion of investigations.

“The Commission reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points, thereby restoring public trust and improving access to quality services for all citizens,” EACC added.

This comes days after EACC officers arrested a teacher in connection with soliciting bribes from unemployed teachers in exchange for securing them jobs through the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).

In a statement on Tuesday October 13, EACC said the suspect identified as Lilian Nelima Buluma, was arrested on Monday, October 12, 2026. 

The commission noted that the suspect was nabbed following preliminary investigations into complaints that she had demanded Ksh100,000 from each of three unemployed teachers, totaling Ksh300,000.

According to EACC, Buluma had already received Ksh150,000 through M-Pesa as part of the alleged bribes.

The teacher purported to have connections within the TSC and other government offices that could help her facilitate the recruitment of the job seekers.

“She purported to have connections within TSC and other government offices that would enable her to facilitate the recruitment,” EACC said. 

Following her arrest, the suspect was processed at the EACC Western Regional Office and booked at Bungoma Police Station pending conclusion of investigations.