Also known as: EACC
Kenyan anti-corruption agency that investigates and arrests officials for bribery, fraud, and misappropriation, including recent cases involving sports tenders, court officials, and public servants.
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Citizen Digital
… The work independent institutions like EACC and NCIC must do ahead of August next year. …
SAM'S SENSE: Million voters, billion shillingsCitizen Digital
… Ahead of the 2022 General Election, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission reviewed more than 21,000 aspirants and flagged 241 over outstanding integrity concerns. …
JAMILA'S MEMO: Hate speech meets empty wordsCapital News
… dership, including allegations that a house was purchased for IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon to sway his decisions. “The allegations were unsubstantiated and challenged Gachagua to provide evidence of the alleged property transaction to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission …
IEBC Challenges Gachagua to Provide Evidence of Bribery and Electoral Tender InterferenceThe Standard
… The commission also challenged Gachagua to provide evidence, including the location of the property, sale and transfer documents, payment receipts and details of the parties involved, and submit them to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission for investigation.The electoral bod …
IEBC rejects Gachagua's claims, defends 2027 polls preparationsCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY | EACC Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three suspects over allegations of money laundering involving more than Ksh.92 million linked to the Turkana County government. …
Three suspects arrested over alleged Ksh.92M Turkana County gov't money launderingThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92 million. …
EACC arrests Turkana County officials, associates over Sh92m scandalCapital News
… The two were among 11 additional suspects identified by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) during investigations into the alleged loss of funds from the PROFIT Programme. …
Two More Charged Over Sh1.5bn PROFIT Fraud, Taking Total to 13Citizen Digital
… PHOTOS | EACC Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two police officers attached to Kenya Power’s Coast Regional Office over allegations of demanding a Ksh.100,000 bribe from a complainant in Mombasa. …
Mombasa: Two Kenya Power police officers arrested over alleged Ksh.100K bribe demandCapital News
… The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the suspect, Wesley Kipkoech Langat, was arrested on Monday in an operation mounted after investigators received a complaint over the alleged bribery scheme. …
Busia court clerk arrested over alleged Sh180,000 bribeCitizen Digital
… PHOTO | COURTESY | EACC Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a court clerk attached to the Busia Law Courts over allegations of demanding and receiving a Ksh.180,000 bribe to influence the outcome of a criminal case. …
Busia court clerk arrested for allegedly demanding Ksh.180K bribeFormer Buxton tenants in Mombasa have called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to publicly disclose the status of its two-year investigation into the controversial disposal of public land now occupied by the Buxton Affordable Housing Project.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Former Buxton tenants in Mombasa have called on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to publicly disclose the status of its two-year investigation into the controversial disposal of public land now occupied by the Buxton Affordable Housing Project.
16 hours ago · The Standard →
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have arrested surveyor Joan Achieng Odumbe in Narok County for allegedly soliciting Ksh.100,000 from a complainant to facilitate identification of beacons between two parcels of land, with the suspect arrested while receiving Ksh.50,000.
11 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two DCI officers, Corporals Wesley Korir and Christopher Maina, in Kericho County for allegedly demanding Ksh.500,000 from a complainant to drop a murder case. They were apprehended while allegedly receiving Ksh.120,000, which investigators said was part of the demanded amount.
10 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Employment and Labour Relations Court has certified as urgent a case challenging James Mworia's appointment as first CEO of the National Infrastructure Fund. Petitioners allege a conflict of interest because Mworia was a sitting board member of the six-member Board that selected him for the position.
10 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested two DCI officers attached to Kipkelion Sub-County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe, including demanding Sh500,000 from a complainant in exchange for terminating a murder case. They were arrested while allegedly receiving Sh120,000 of the demanded amount and released on cash bail of Sh30,000 each.
10 September 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two court staff, Linet Okungu and Benard Ngeno, on September 8, 2026, for allegedly soliciting and receiving bribes in connection with court services. Okungu was accused of receiving Ksh.20,000 following a complaint that a Magistrate had demanded Ksh.50,000 for a stay order, while Ngeno was accused of soliciting a bribe to allocate a convenient mention date.
9 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested a court assistant in Eldoret over allegations of receiving a Sh20,000 bribe to facilitate a stay order, and a court process server in Nakuru accused of soliciting a bribe for a convenient mention date. Both suspects were released on cash bail pending investigations.
9 September 2026 · Capital News →
Persons with Disabilities in Nakuru County have issued a five-day demonstration notice to the county government, stating that Sh25.7 million in allocated PWD funds for the 2025/2026 financial year were not disbursed to beneficiaries, and that no budgetary allocation was made in 2026/2027. The group is demanding Governor Susan Kihika intervene within five days to provide status, management, and disbursement details of the PWD Fund, as well as comprehensive financial accountability and an independent forensic audit.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
The EACC has brought a case before the High Court alleging that Sports Ministry officials illegally received kickbacks from travel agencies in connection with a tender to procure air tickets for Kenyan sportsmen and women.
9 September 2026 · The Standard →
Paul Mukasiali Shilaho and Billy Otieno Obango have been charged in connection with the alleged loss of Ksh.1.5 billion from the Programme for Rural Outreach of Financial Innovations and Technologies (PROFIT), with Shilaho facing six counts of fraud and Obango facing 45 counts. Both suspects were granted bail or bond by the Anti-Corruption Court in Nairobi.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five other suspects were released on bond after being charged with misappropriating Sh330 million set aside for the 2018 Africa Nations Championship. Kaberia was granted a Sh3 million bond, while others received either Sh3 million or Sh2 million bond terms.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested six former sports officials and contractors over the alleged irregular award and payment of a Ksh1.5 billion tender linked to preparations for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of about Ksh330 million was made to Auditel Kenya, a Spanish company, despite the contract allegedly not having been procured in accordance with procurement law.
8 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested former Sports Principal Secretary Amb. Peter Kirimi Kaberia and five others following investigations into the irregular procurement and non-delivery of stadium equipment for the 2018 African Nations Championship. An advance payment of Sh330 million was remitted to M/s Auditel Kenya under a contract executed in violation of procurement law, and the contractor failed to deliver.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine other individuals—four former government officials and five businessmen—over the alleged misappropriation of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's 2018 African Nations Championship preparations, following an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission investigation.
8 September 2026 · Capital News →
The DPP has approved graft charges against former Sports Principal Secretary Peter Kirimi Kaberia and nine others over the alleged theft of Sh330 million allocated for Kenya's preparations to host the 2018 CHAN tournament. Six companies also face prosecution in connection with the funds, which raised questions about spending after the tournament was moved from Kenya.
8 September 2026 · The Standard →
Saw millers in Baringo County, led by the Timber Manufacturers Association of Kenya, staged demonstrations and filed a petition alleging political interference, ethnic favoritism, and procedural malpractice in the distribution of forest harvesting and saw-milling tenders. They claim that most beneficiaries are outsiders and that large forest acreages have been concentrated in the hands of well-connected individuals and companies.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →
Stakeholders and residents in Western Kenya have called on Parliament to amend anti-corruption laws to allow the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to retain a percentage of funds and assets it recovers from corruption, arguing this would strengthen investigations and speed asset recovery.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The High Court has quashed an October 2024 advisory by the Attorney General that cleared a multi-billion-shilling Digital Super Highway tender to Nightgale (EA) Limited, ruling the advisory unconstitutional and citing conflict of interest concerns. Judge Lawrence Mugambi determined the Attorney General had overstepped its mandate by assuming powers vested in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
4 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Joseph Mutwiwa Munyao, former Chief Officer of Machakos County government, has been charged with allegedly forging a Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Nairobi (2004) and a Certified Public Accountants Final Examination Certificate (June 2019) to secure his senior position. He was arrested by the EACC on August 31, pleaded not guilty, and was granted cash bail of Ksh.1 million or an alternative bond of Ksh.2 million.
1 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
A former Machakos County chief officer has been charged with using forged academic certificates to secure a senior government position, earning Sh1,585,967.90 in salaries from January to November 2023. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission said he used fake Bachelor of Commerce and CPA Final Examination certificates and intends to recover the funds through civil proceedings.
1 September 2026 · Capital News →
An opinion piece in The Standard questions recent remarks attributed to National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula concerning the distribution of Teachers Service Commission employment opportunities, arguing that if teacher appointments are allocated through politicians rather than transparent TSC procedures, it suggests possible political capture of a constitutional commission.
30 August 2026 · The Standard →
The IEBC estimates that Kenya's next general election will cost upwards of Ksh.74 billion, or approximately Ksh.3,000 per voter based on 25 million registered electors — significantly higher than the global standard of about Ksh.600 per voter. The author notes that total election costs extend beyond IEBC spending to include security provision and preparations by multiple institutions.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Jamila Mohamed argues that despite repeated warnings from institutions like IEBC, NCIC, and security agencies about hate speech and electoral offences ahead of 2027, politicians continue offensive behaviour with apparent impunity, suggesting the problem lies not in lack of awareness but in lack of fear of consequences.
27 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission has challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence for allegations of bribery and political interference in the commission's affairs, dismissing claims that politicians sought to influence its leadership ahead of the 2027 General Election.
27 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission rejected allegations of political interference, corruption, and voter suppression in its 2027 election preparations, terming the claims false and unsubstantiated. The commission challenged Democracy for Citizens Party leader Rigathi Gachagua to provide evidence of claims that politicians purchased a house for the IEBC chairperson to influence him.
27 August 2026 · The Standard →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three suspects—Betty Emathe Asimit, Moses Long'ole Apua, and Chosi Nick Nakucho—over allegations of money laundering involving more than Ksh.92 million linked to the Turkana County government. EACC investigations established that county officials and their business associates allegedly traded with the county government through companies in which they had interests.
26 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested three Turkana County officials and associates over alleged irregular dealings involving Sh92 million paid by the county to companies linked to the officials and their partners. The suspects face investigations for conflict of interest, unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering and dealing with proceeds of crime.
26 August 2026 · The Standard →
Eric Otieno Achila and Susan Wangari Gathiaka appeared in the Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday over alleged fraudulent disbursement of Sh1.569 billion from the PROFIT Programme, bringing the total number of people charged in the case to 13.
25 August 2026 · Capital News →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested two police officers attached to Kenya Power's Coast Regional Office for allegedly demanding Ksh.100,000 from a complainant in Mombasa after accusing him of illegally connecting electricity to his residence. The officers allegedly offered to refrain from investigating and taking legal action in exchange for payment.
25 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Wesley Kipkoech Langat, a court clerk at Busia Law Courts, for allegedly demanding and receiving Sh180,000 to influence the outcome of a criminal case. According to EACC, Langat allegedly acted on behalf of a magistrate in seeking the bribe from an accused person as inducement for a lenient penalty.
24 August 2026 · Capital News →