Also known as: Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi · Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi
Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts arrested by EACC in July 2026 on bribery allegations.
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The Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Attorney General (AG) and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission EACC) have urged the High Court to strike out a case filed by Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua, who seeks to block arrest and prosecution over …
Court urged to dismiss Kangema magistrate's bid to block prosecutionCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya Jul 28 – Suspended Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been summoned to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court on Thursday after failing to attend the plea taking in a corruption case in which he is accused of soliciting a Sh150,000 brib …
Suspended Magistrate Martin Mutegi Summoned to Court After Missing Plea Taking in graft CaseCapital News
… The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) alleges that on July 16, 2026, while serving as the Principal Probation Officer at Kangema Law Courts in Murang’a County, Njogu requested Sh170,000 from Peter Njihia Njuguna on behalf of Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi. …
Probation Officer Charged Over Alleged Sh170,000 Bribery, Magistrate Fails to AppearCitizen Digital
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate, probation officer By Moses Kinyanjui July 28, 2026 10:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi (Right) an …
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema magistrate, probation officerCapital News
… The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) said there is sufficient evidence to prosecute Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi of Kangema Law Courts and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu. …
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate, Probation OfficerThe Standard
… The decision clears the way for the prosecution of Martin Kinyua Mutegi, a Senior Principal Magistrate at Kangema Law Courts, and Julius Irungu Njogu, a Senior Probation Officer based in Kangema, after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) submitted its inquiry file to …
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate MutegiCitizen Digital
Kangema Principal Magistrate relieved from duty pending probe on graft allegations By Moses Kinyanjui July 22, 2026 01:55 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi (R …
Kangema Principal Magistrate relieved from duty pending probe on graft allegationsCapital News
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jul 22 – The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) over allegations that he solicited a Sh170,000 bribe to influence the out …
JSC suspends Kangema magistrate after EACC arrest in Sh170,000 bribe schemeCitizen Digital
… The suspects, identified as Martin Kinyua, a Magistrate and Julius Irungu, a Probation Officer, were apprehended at a restaurant within Kangema Township on Tuesday during an operation mounted by EACC officials. …
Magistrate, probation officer arrested over Ksh.170,000 bribery schemeThe Standard
… lize A Senior Principal Magistrate attached to Kangema Law Courts and a Principal Probation Officer have been arrested for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Sh150,000 bribe from a litigant in exchange for influencing the outcome of a criminal case.The duo, Martin Kinyua Mutegi …
Kangema magistrate, probation officer arrested with Sh150,000 bribeThe Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General, and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have urged the High Court to strike out a case filed by Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua seeking to block arrest and prosecution over a Sh150,000 bribe allegation, arguing he is trying to evade trial without showing his rights were violated.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
The Director of Public Prosecutions, Attorney General, and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have urged the High Court to strike out a case filed by Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua seeking to block arrest and prosecution over a Sh150,000 bribe allegation, arguing he is trying to evade trial without showing his rights were violated.
31 July 2026 · The Standard →
Suspended Kangema Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi has been summoned to the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after failing to attend plea taking in a corruption case in which he is accused of soliciting a Sh150,000 bribe in exchange for a favourable sentence. A probation officer at Kangema Law Courts, Julius Irungu Njogu, was arraigned and pleaded not guilty to receiving bribes allegedly intended for Mutegi.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
Principal Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu has been charged in the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court with requesting Sh170,000 from a case party on behalf of a magistrate in exchange for a favourable sentence. His co-accused magistrate did not appear in court, with his advocate citing illness.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Kangema Law Courts Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua and Probation Officer Julius Irungu after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission submitted an inquiry file. According to the EACC preliminary report, Irungu approached a complainant on behalf of Kinyua and demanded Ksh.170,000, claiming it would secure a non-custodial sentence through a favourable probation recommendation.
28 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu for allegedly soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe from a Murang'a businessman to influence a criminal case outcome. The EACC investigation found sufficient evidence for prosecution, and the DPP has directed the suspects be charged immediately.
28 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved bribery charges against Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi and Senior Probation Officer Julius Irungu Njogu, who were arrested on July 21 during an EACC sting operation after allegedly soliciting money from a convicted businessman in exchange for a favourable probation report.
28 July 2026 · The Standard →
Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua has been relieved of his judicial duties pending an investigation into alleged solicitation of a bribe. He was arrested by the EACC alongside a Probation Officer for allegedly receiving Ksh.150,000 from a complainant in a matter pending before the court.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Judicial Service Commission has suspended Kangema Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of soliciting a Sh170,000 bribe to influence a criminal case outcome. Chief Justice Martha Koome said the Judiciary has commenced disciplinary proceedings and pledged cooperation with investigators.
22 July 2026 · Capital News →
A Senior Principal Magistrate and a Principal Probation Officer attached to Kangema Law Courts were arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a litigant in an ongoing criminal case. The suspects were apprehended at a restaurant in Kangema Township after being caught receiving money from a businessman convicted in a criminal case.
22 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Martin Kinyua Mutegi, a Senior Principal Magistrate, and Julius Irungu, a Principal Probation Officer, both attached to Kangema Law Courts, were arrested by the EACC on Tuesday evening for allegedly soliciting and receiving Sh150,000 from a litigant in exchange for influencing a criminal case outcome through a favourable probation recommendation.
22 July 2026 · The Standard →