EACC Arrests, Detains Gov’t Official Over Corruption Allegations
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has detained and charged a Kisumu County Revenue Officer on corruption accusations.
The officer was accused of soliciting and collecting a bribe of Ksh10,000 by the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday, February 10.
According to the commission, the suspect, who was in charge of the Kisumu Bus Park, allegedly demanded a bribe from a businessman operating a matatu on the Kisumu-Kisii route.
According to the commission, the officer first requested Ksh18,000 from the merchant but received Ksh10,000 as an initial payment.
“The charges follow investigations conducted by the Commission, which established that Mr Odhiambo allegedly solicited a bribe of Ksh18,500 from a businessman operating a matatu between Kisumu and Kisii,” EACC stated on Wednesday, February 11.
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— EACC (@EACCKenya) February 11, 2026
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and charged a Kisumu County Revenue Officer over allegations of bribery.
Mr. Francis Muga Odhiambo, the Revenue Officer⦠pic.twitter.com/l3Wpt5jS17
“The officer is accused of threatening to pursue fabricated charges against the complainant unless the bribe was paid. The accused was later arrested upon receiving Ksh10,000 as part payment,” it added.
Upon arraignment, the officer pleaded not guilty to the charges and was freed on Ksh20,000 cash bail or a Ksh50,000 bond.
“The matter is scheduled for hearing on 25th February 2026 at the Kisumu law court,” the commission stated.
The lawsuit comes at a time when the commission is stepping up its efforts to crack down on corrupt government officials in order to increase efficiency and openness while also improving overall public service delivery.
Just two weeks ago, the commission reported the arraignment of six defendants, including four former Homa Bay County officials, for an irregular tender award for Ksh348,927,840.
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The accused included the former Clerk of the Homa Bay County Assembly, a former Lands CEC in the Homa Bay County Government, a former Quantity Surveyor at the Ministry of Public Works who also worked as a project manager, and two directors of a private company.
The county officials allegedly awarded the tender to a private company that was discovered to be connected to some government workers.
The six were arrested on Friday, January 16, and were arraigned at the Kisii Chief Magistrates Court on Tuesday, January 20.
“Appearing before the Chief Magistrate, A. M. Obura, all the accused persons pleaded not guilty to the charges preferred against them,” EACC stated on Tuesday, January 20.
EACC Arrests, Detains Gov’t Official Over Corruption Allegations
