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EACC detectives arrest three senior NYS officials, proxies in Sh2 billion graft probe
Mary Wambui  |  May 07, 2025

The suspects are accused of having abused their positions of trust and authority to embezzle public funds through collusion, procurement fraud and pay...

Coast traders warned as fake KEBS officers defraud businesses in widening scam
Farhiya Hussein  |  Apr 17, 2025

Speaking in Kilifi Town, Market Surveillance Manager Peter Makan, representing the KEBS Coast Regional Manager, confirmed that the fraudulent scheme h...

Governor Wamatangi says EACC raid was politically motivated, claims senior officer vowed to ‘make him dirty’
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

Wamatangi claimed that he had received a disturbing phone call from a senior officer who allegedly threatened to tarnish his reputation.

EACC probes Kiambu Governor Wamatangi over Sh230m tender scandal and abuse of office
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 15, 2025

EACC has said that once investigations are complete, the findings may lead to the prosecution of those found culpable, the recovery of unexplained ass...

Governor Wamatangi arrested moments after his home, office were raided over graft claims
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 15, 2025

The operation also involved searches at the offices and homes of nine other senior county officials, who are under investigation for suspected embezzl...

Ten Turkana County officials in custody over alleged embezzlement of Sh600 million
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 11, 2025

Several county officials have been accused of using their positions to trade with the county through various companies, resulting in over Sh600 millio...

Court extends freeze on Sh4 million linked to KNH CEO amid corruption probe
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The funds were deposited into the account of Jacqueline Kavete Mbuli, who has since disowned the money, stating that she has no knowledge of its sourc...

EACC probes University of Nairobi over alleged land mismanagement, fraud
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 05, 2025

The EACC has now requested that the acting Vice Chancellor, Prof. Margaret Hutchinson, to provide documents related to the university’s properties who...

EACC targets Sh50 billion in assets obtained through corruption from over 400 court cases
Mary Wambui  |  Apr 03, 2025

EACC CEO Ali Mohamud said the commission is also currently pursuing over 400 cases at various stages of trial for the forfeiture of corruptly acquired...

Moi university to lay off employees amid financial challenges
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 03, 2025

The decline in student numbers has led to reduced revenue, making it challenging for the institution to meet its financial obligations, including payi...

EACC recovers Sh28 billion in corruptly acquired assets, pursues Sh50 billion more
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 21, 2025

The high-stakes session, chaired by Senator Veronica Maina, sought to assess the progress made in combating corruption in light of the Senate's Resolu...

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...

EACC recovers Sh45m public land allocated to private individuals in Nairobi
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Mar 17, 2025

The recovery of the land followed a lawsuit filed by Giraffe View Estate Limited, which claimed the land was wrongly taken from the public.

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...

Former Kitui MCA, accomplice are serial fraudsters, EACC warns
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 13, 2025

EACC says the suspects have been intimidating senior government officials and parastatal heads by threatening them with graft charges before they were...

Former Kitui MCA, two accomplices arrested for impersonating EACC investigators
Joseph Ndunda  |  Mar 12, 2025

During a search on the suspects, EACC sleuths recovered 12 mobile phones of different types, 22 SIM cards and eight notebooks.

EACC wants law changed to allow it retain half of recovered graft proceeds
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

According to Abdi, if the amendment is approved, the EACC’s budget could increase by Sh2.5 billion annually, supplementing its current allocation amid...

EACC recovers Sh12.4 million from ex-Taita Taveta official in corruption case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 04, 2025

The court ruling determined that Kimonge had unjustly enriched himself with public funds, violating the law.

EACC arrests four former Nyamira officials over irregular staff appointments
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

The individuals are accused of hiring 56 staff members irregularly in the Department of Gender, Youth, Culture, and Social Services.

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...

Corruption cases to be resolved in six months under new plan, says AG Dorcas Oduor
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 28, 2025

AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative...

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...

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.

Foreigners among four suspects charged in Mombasa with giving fake PhD, masters degrees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

In January, former EACC boss Talib Mbarak disclosed that government institutions had the highest number of employees using fake degrees.

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...

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.

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