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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers over alleged bribery along the Maua-Makutano Road in Meru County. The officers were apprehended near Kemu during a targeted surveillance operation on Friday, October 16, 2026.
According to the commission, the officers allegedly demanded and received money from motorists travelling along the road. Investigators recovered KSh23,000 in different denominations during the operation.
The anti-graft agency also impounded a Toyota Fielder parked beside the road. The vehicle was suspected to belong to one of the arrested officers.
EACC officers escorted the suspects to the commission’s Upper Eastern Regional Office in Isiolo. They were taken there for processing and recording of statements as investigations into the allegations continued.
EACC Recovers KSh23,000 During Operation
The commission said the arrests followed surveillance targeting suspected bribery involving traffic officers. The operation focused on allegations that motorists were being asked to pay money along the busy road.
“During the operation, EACC officers recovered Ksh23,000 in various denominations from the two officers,” the commission confirmed. Investigators are expected to pursue the allegations as they establish the circumstances surrounding the recovered cash.
The agency did not disclose the identities of the officers or provide further details about the suspected vehicle. The two remain subjects of an investigation, and the allegations have not been established in court.
The arrests come amid continued efforts by the anti-graft agency to investigate suspected corruption among public officers. Traffic enforcement operations have previously attracted complaints from motorists over alleged demands for money at roadblocks and roadside checks.
NTSA Clerk Also Arrested Over Licence Bribe
The Meru arrests came on the same day EACC announced a separate case involving an employee of the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA). The clerk was accused of demanding KSh18,000 to facilitate the processing of a driving licence.
According to the commission, the suspect was allegedly arrested after receiving KSh8,000 from the amount demanded. The suspect was subsequently released on KSh50,000 cash bail as the case proceeded through the legal process.
The two incidents involve separate suspects and investigations. However, both cases concern allegations of public officers seeking money in connection with official services or duties.
EACC has continued investigating suspected bribery involving public institutions and law enforcement personnel. The outcomes of the cases will depend on the evidence gathered and the relevant legal proceedings.
Previous Traffic Police Arrests Along Webuye-Kitale Road
In July 2026, EACC arrested three traffic police officers over alleged bribery at a roadblock along the Webuye-Kitale Road. The operation followed complaints from motorists who reported suspected demands for money while travelling through the area.
The complaints reportedly involved public service vehicle operators and drivers of heavy commercial trucks. Investigators launched targeted surveillance after receiving information suggesting that motorists were repeatedly being asked for payments.
The July operation highlighted concerns about alleged extortion affecting people using major transport routes. The latest arrests in Meru have renewed attention on the commission’s efforts to investigate similar complaints.
EACC has not announced the outcome of the latest investigations involving the two Meru officers. Further action will depend on the findings gathered by investigators and the applicable legal process.
Motorists who encounter suspected bribery can report their concerns to the relevant authorities for investigation. Allegations against individual officers must, however, be established through due process before guilt can be determined.
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