EACC Arrests Kericho County Lands Official Over Alleged Bribery
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a senior Kericho County lands official over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The official was apprehended in a sting operation after a member of the public reported being asked for a kickback to facilitate a land transaction. The arrest is part of the anti-graft agency’s intensified focus on rooting out corruption within county governments.
According to the EACC, the official allegedly demanded the bribe to expedite the processing of crucial land documents. The complainant reported the matter to the EACC, which laid a trap leading to the official’s arrest immediately after receiving the marked money. The suspect is currently in custody and is expected to be arraigned in court to face corruption charges.
The EACC has hailed the arrest as a success in its collaborative efforts with the public to fight graft. The commission urged other citizens who may have faced similar demands for bribes to come forward and report, assuring them of confidentiality and protection. This case highlights the ongoing challenges of corruption in land administration and the government’s commitment to tackling the vice that hinders service delivery and development.