Court Assistant Arrested in Ksh 10,000 Bribery Probe

Juma Nasimiyu Centrine 10 hours ago

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a court assistant attached to the Mombasa Law Courts over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe to interfere with a court process.

The suspect, Ben Wambua Muthoka, is accused of demanding Ksh 10,000 from a complainant who is an accused person in an ongoing criminal case. According to the Commission, the money was meant to influence the handling of a court file linked to the case.

EACC stated that the suspect intended to compromise the judicial process by interfering with official records.

Investigations into the matter began after a complaint was filed with the anti-graft agency on March 13, 2026. Upon receiving the report, EACC launched preliminary inquiries, which confirmed that the bribe had indeed been solicited.

Following the confirmation, officers planned and executed a sting operation to apprehend the suspect.

Arrest and Bail

The operation was conducted on March 17, 2026, during which the suspect was allegedly caught in the act while receiving the bribe.

“The Commission conducted preliminary investigations that confirmed the bribe demand and subsequently mounted an operation leading to the arrest of the suspect as he received the money,” EACC stated.

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After the arrest, Muthoka was taken to the Commission’s Lower Coast Regional Office in Mombasa for processing. He was later detained at the Central Police Station, where he spent the night.

Authorities later confirmed that the suspect was released on a cash bail of KSh20,000 as investigations continue. The Commission indicated that further legal action will be taken once the probe is complete.

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Crackdown on Corruption

Reaffirming its stance, EACC emphasized the need to eliminate corruption in public service.

“EACC reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points and urges members of the public to report any instances of corruption or unethical conduct,” reads the statement.

The Commission maintained that public cooperation remains critical in ensuring accountability and restoring integrity within the justice system.

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