Two officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) in Kipkelion Sub-County have been arrested over allegations of demanding and receiving a Sh500,000 bribe to terminate a murder case.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), in a statement on Thursday, September 10, 2026, said Corporal Wesley Korir and Corporal Christopher Maina were arrested on Thursday, September 10, 2026, during an operation mounted following preliminary investigations into the allegations.
According to EACC, the two officers allegedly demanded Ksh500,000 from a complainant in exchange for terminating a murder case against him.
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“The suspects, Corporal Wesley Korir and Corporal Christopher Maina, allegedly demanded Kes500,000 from a complainant in exchange for terminating a murder case against him,” EACC stated.
How officers were arrested
The Commission said its officers caught up with the suspects while they were allegedly receiving Sh120,000, leading to their arrest.
The officers were subsequently processed at the EACC South Rift Regional Office and later released on a cash bail of Sh30,000 each pending the completion of investigations.
“Following preliminary investigations, the Commission mounted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspects earlier today while receiving Kes120,000,” EACC said.
“The suspect was processed at South Rift Regional Office and later released on a cash bail of Kes30,000 pending completion of investigations.”
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EACC said the investigations will continue as it seeks to establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged bribery attempt.
The anti-graft agency reiterated its commitment to combating corruption across all sectors and urged members of the public to report cases of bribery and other corrupt conduct through its official reporting channels.
The latest arrests come amid continued efforts by anti-corruption agencies to curb bribery and abuse of office within public institutions.
