The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officials over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe from a taxpayer in exchange for influencing the outcome of a tax dispute.
In a statement, the anti-graft agency identified the suspects as Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both employees stationed at the KRA’s Upper Hill offices in Nairobi.
According to the Commission, the two allegedly demanded Ksh3 million from a taxpayer, promising to influence the resolution of a Capital Gains Tax assessment valued at Ksh4.5 million.
EACC arrests two KRA officials over alleged Ksh3 million bribery scheme. Photo: Courtesy.
The arrests followed a complaint lodged with the EACC, prompting investigators to launch an operation targeting the suspects.
During the operation, the Commission said the two officials were allegedly caught receiving Ksh900,000, which was part of the demanded bribe.
The money was recovered as evidence and the suspects were immediately arrested.
The EACC noted that the suspects are currently being processed at the Integrity Centre as investigations continue.
If the investigations establish sufficient evidence, the Commission is expected to recommend charges against the suspects in accordance with the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016.
The case will then proceed through the criminal justice system.
The anti-graft agency has repeatedly urged members of the public to report cases of bribery and abuse of office, saying public cooperation remains critical in detecting and prosecuting corruption-related offences.
Bribery remains one of the key offences targeted under Kenya’s anti-corruption laws, with the EACC continuing to carry out sting operations against public officials suspected of demanding or receiving illegal payments in the course of their duties.
The latest arrests form part of the Commission’s ongoing efforts to crack down on corruption and bribery within public institutions, particularly in the delivery of government services.
