Bribery Stories

High Court blocks EACC from investigating bribery claims against Thika Magistrate Stella Atambo
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 17, 2025

The orders, issued by Justice Chacha Mwita, are extended to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and suspend search orders issued by the M...

Magistrate recuses self after learning search order targeted long-time friend
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 14, 2025

The EACC had not disclosed the details of the subject of the application when seeking the search orders, and Ondieki granted them without being aware...

IG of Police Kanja warns against bribery, urges officers to be content with their salaries
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 12, 2025

Kanja emphasised that officers must remain content with their salaries, however small, and focus on executing their mandate within the law.

Sh3 billion collected in traffic bribes every month - EACC
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 02, 2025

EACC boss described what is commonly referred to as petty corruption as a major threat to the country’s well-being, warning that the widespread practi...

Traffic offenders to pay fines instantly under new digital system to fight graft
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The initiative seeks to curb corruption by allowing drivers to pay fines immediately after a traffic offence is recorded, thus reducing physical conta...

Three police officers arrested in Nairobi CBD after collecting Sh48,000 bribe in two hours
Amina Wako  |  Feb 14, 2025

The officers, identified as Corporal Oscar Serem Biwott, Constable Simon Kiplagat Nyunyutik, and Constable Edwin Benedict Mubweka, were caught red-han...

EACC launches audit of police service bid to root out widespread culture of bribery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

EACC chairman David Oginde challenged Douglas Kanja to be the first police IG to decisively root out corruption in the force.

Regular police demand bribes for services more than traffic officers, EACC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

These bribes are often demanded for services such as obtaining police abstracts, securing bail for arrested persons, police protection, and issuing po...

Public hospitals, TSC, NTSA among state offices where bribes for services are a must – Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

EACC noted that the national average bribe rose significantly in 2023, with Kenyans paying an average of Sh11,625 per transaction, up from Sh6,865 in...

Kenyans forced to pay up to Sh20,000 in bribes for police services -report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The NPS has consistently ranked among the most corrupt institutions in Kenya, with traffic officers frequently implicated in bribery scandals.

Huduma centres, lands offices, and county hospitals top list of corrupt public institutions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

The Ministry of Lands emerged the most corrupt institution, with 27.9 per cent of respondents reporting bribery.

Raila says he stands by cancelled Adani deals despite controversy and opposition
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 28, 2024

Odinga said the Adani Group, despite the controversy surrounding it, has a proven track record and was well-equipped to handle the projects.

CJ Koome bows to pressure, responds to bribery allegations and calls for transparency
Amina Wako  |  Dec 09, 2024

To ensure accountability, CJ Koome directed the Secretary of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) to deploy an investigative team to engage directly...

Senators call for full disclosure of Adani deals after Ruto's surprise cancellation
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 30, 2024

Senator Edwin Sifuna echoed concerns about the secrecy surrounding the deals, saying there were always red flags from the beginning.

Adani Group CFO says bribery case accused to clarify matters in next 10 days
Reuters  |  Nov 29, 2024

The ports-to-power conglomerate has previously denied the charges as "baseless" and vowed to seek "all possible legal recourse".

US SEC issues summons for Gautam Adani, nephew on bribery claims
Reuters  |  Nov 24, 2024

Federal prosecutors issued arrest warrants for Gautam and Sagar Adani, alleging they participated in a $265 million scheme to bribe Indian officials t...

Pressure mounts on Ruto to terminate Adani-linked healthcare project
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 23, 2024

Wamalwa criticised both President Ruto and ODM leader Raila Odinga for supporting the Adani Group despite its questionable global reputation.

Adani fallout: Spotlight now turns to Sh104 billion health system deal
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 22, 2024

The President ordered the cancellation of the energy and aviation deals during his State of the Nation address, citing credible evidence of corruption...

How Indian billionaire Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unravelled
Reuters  |  Nov 22, 2024

The account of how the alleged scheme unfolded is drawn from federal prosecutors' 54-page criminal indictment of Adani and seven of his associates.

This man Adani: High school dropout who turned into controversial Indian tycoon
Reuters  |  Nov 21, 2024

In interviews with local and foreign media, Adani has called himself a shy person and credited the rise of his popularity in part to the political att...

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