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EACC has arrested two traffic police officers over allegations of extorting money from motorists along the Maua-Makutano Road in Meru County.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers over allegations of extorting money from motorists and receiving bribes along the Maua-Makutano Road near Kemu in Meru County.
In a statement on Friday, October 16, the Commission said the arrests followed a targeted surveillance operation to investigate alleged bribery involving traffic officers operating along the road.
"The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers over allegations of extorting and receiving bribes from motorists along the Maua-Makutano Road near Kemu in Meru County," the statement read.
The suspects were identified as Senior Sergeant Robert Kibet Busienei and Police Constable Janet Rose Makena. They were arrested on Friday, October 16, following the surveillance operation.
During the operation, investigators recovered cash from the officers and impounded a vehicle that was parked beside the road.
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"During the operation, EACC officers recovered Ksh23,000 in various denominations, from the two officers, and impounded a motor vehicle Toyota Fielder registration number KDC 873T, which was parked besides the road," the statement added.
Following their arrest, the two officers were escorted to the EACC Upper Eastern Regional Office in Isiolo for processing and the recording of their statements.
Elsewhere, 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," the statement read.
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," the statement added.
