Corruption Stories

Public officers to personally repay lost funds in anti-graft crackdown
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 19, 2025

The directive comes amid growing concerns over financial mismanagement flagged in the Auditor General’s reports, prompting President William Ruto to c...

Waititu's bail application pending appeal hearing to be heard on Monday
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 18, 2025

He seeks to be released on bond pending the hearing of his appeal, which he filed to overturn his conviction and set aside the 12-year sentence, which...

Waititu appeals Sh588 million corruption verdict, claims unfair trial
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 17, 2025

Waititu argues that the court erred in law and fact by failing to consider "key exceptional and unusual circumstances" crucial to determining the case...

Senate watchdog committee faults EACC, DCI and ODPP over inaction on graft cases in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.

Court rules Waititu to serve 12 years in jail or pay Sh53.5m fine after conviction in Sh588m fraud case
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 13, 2025

At the same time, the court ruled that all the convicts are barred from holding public office for 10 years.

Ferdinand Waititu says he lost everything as he pleads for non-custodial sentence
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Through lawyer John Swaka, Waititu told Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki that he had been dragged through the mud by the case that had brought him to th...

Waititu, wife found guilty of looting Sh588 million from Kiambu County government
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioki of the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court acquitted the accused of charges of money laundering.

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...

Anti-corruption court to deliver judgment in former governor Waititu’s Sh588 million graft case
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzyoki has summoned Waititu to appear in court physically on Wednesday at 9:30 am after he failed to show up on Tuesday.

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...

Kenya ranked position 121 out of 180 countries in latest corruption index report
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

Kenya is ranked in position 121 out of the 180 countries and territories assessed.

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.

EACC arrests Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok in probe over county funds misuse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

He is expected to record a statement at the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.

EACC boss Abdi Mohamud defends Sh120 million confidential expenditure
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 06, 2025

Abdi explained the rationale behind adopting such systems, emphasising the need to protect the identities of key individuals assisting the commission...

CJ Koome given 21-day deadline to resolve complaints against judiciary
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 04, 2025

The complaints reported to the Commission on Administrative Justice cover a range of serious allegations, including unlawful conduct by judges, briber...

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.

Wajir, Marsabit among counties under EACC probe over loss of Sh6.3bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Oginde also urged Parliament to strengthen existing legal frameworks to address challenges that impede effective anti-corruption interventions.

EACC reports surge in corruption complaints, bribery tops list
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

EACC chairperson David Oginde pointed out the need to address conflicts of interest in the public sector, calling for the enactment of legislation to...

EACC warns public officials using families as corruption proxies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Oginde called on Parliament to support the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to address gaps in existing laws and strengthen anti-corr...

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