EACC Arrests Traffic Police Officers on Major Highway Over Alleged Bribery

Author: Frankline OduorPublished on: October 16, 2026Country: Kenya

Crime & Law

Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested two traffic police officers over alleged bribery on the Maua-Makutano Road. During the arrest, detectives found the officers with Ksh23,000 in various denominations. The officers were detained as part of the investigation.

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