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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The Standard
… and his Linda Mwananchi movement, as analysts warn that self-serving state officers may ultimately cause the President's downfall at the grassroots.The trend has sparked intense anger among residents, who are now training their sights on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission …
State projects stall as officers shift gear to 2027 politicsCapital News
… The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said it had independently reviewed an inquiry file submitted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and established that there was sufficient evidence to charge nine suspects over the alleged loss of Sh1,569,58 …
DPP approves prosecution of Treasury officials over alleged Sh1.57bn PROFIT fraudCitizen Digital
Treasury officials among 9 suspects arrested over Ksh.1.5 billion fraud - EACC By Citizen Reporter August 18, 2026 02:38 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image showing the National Treasury offices in N …
Treasury officials among 9 suspects arrested over Ksh.1.5 billion fraud - EACCCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 18 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested senior National Treasury officials and business owners over an alleged Sh1.57 billion fraud scheme involving funds meant to help small-scale farmers access affordable financing. …
EACC arrests Treasury officials, business owners over alleged Sh1.57bn PROFIT Programme fraudThe Standard
… The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Attorney General (AG) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on the other hand urged the High Court to strike out the case. …
Kangema magistrate to be charged over Sh150,000 sagaCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Aug 17 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has denied reports that it arrested a lawyer representing former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over an alleged Sh24.5 million bribery scheme targeting the Supreme Court. …
EACC denies arrest of Gachagua lawyer over alleged Sh24.5 million bribeThe Standard
… The EACC raid. The arrested officer. …
Maladministration is corruption's other quiet face, the one Kenya has refused to see.The Standard
A Sh1.57 billion Treasury fraud, a judge's alleged Sh530,000 "token," and MCAs who pocketed millions for a trip they skipped are among a raft of corruption files exposed by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. …
Sh1.57bn fraud to MCAs' fake trip: EACC uncovers fresh corruption scandalsCitizen Digital
… PHOTO| COURTESY Audio By Vocalize The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued demand letters to 22 individuals and three companies seeking restitution of Ksh.1.5 billion paid over the controversial Ruaraka land acquisition, together with interest of 12 per cent pe …
Matiang'i among 22 ordered to repay Ksh.2.7 billion over Ruaraka land sagaThe Standard
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) detectives yesterday raided the home of prominent Kitui sand trader Peter Kalungu at Kwa Mutonga in Kitui West and seized bundles of documents believed to be crucial to investigations into unregulated sand harvesting and revenue collec …
EACC raids Kitui sand trader's home amid revenue, environmental concernsFormer 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 →