KRA Employees Arrested With Ksh 900,000 Cash After Allegedly Demanding Ksh 3 Million Bribe
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over allegations of demanding and receiving a bribe in connection with a tax-related matter.
In a statement dated June 23, 2026, EACC identified the suspects as Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both stationed at KRA’s Upper Hill offices in Nairobi.
“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two employees of the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with a tax matter,” read part of the statement.
EACC Arrests Two KRA Staff After Alleged Bribe Demand
According to the commission, the arrests followed a complaint from a taxpayer who revealed that the two officials had demanded Ksh3 million in exchange for influencing the resolution of a Capital Gains Tax assessment valued at Ksh4.5 million.
“The suspects, Faith Gathoni Njoroge and Tyson Marango Owuor, both based at KRA’s Upper Hill offices, were arrested following a complaint that they had demanded Ksh 3 million from a taxpayer in exchange for influencing the resolution of a Capital Gains Tax assessment amounting to Ksh 4.5 million,” read part of the statement.
EACC further stated that the officials allegedly promised to assist in resolving the tax matter in return for the payment.
In response to the complaint, the commission launched an operation targeting the suspects, where they were allegedly caught receiving Ksh 900,000, which was said to be part of the demanded bribe amount.
However, the money was recovered as evidence, and the suspects were immediately arrested.
EACC disclosed that the two suspects are currently being processed at the Integrity Centre as investigations continue.
The Commission further noted that appropriate action will be taken upon conclusion of the investigations in accordance with the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016.
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Suspects Held Pending Investigations
The arrests come as EACC continues to intensify efforts to combat corruption and bribery in public institutions and promote accountability in the delivery of public services.
Earlier, the commission announced the arrest of an auditor attached to the North Rift Valley Development Water Agency over allegations of soliciting a bribe from a contractor.
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In a statement on June 11, 2026, EACC said the suspect, identified as Michael Maleya Omondi, was arrested after he reportedly sought money to influence the outcome of an audit exercise.
After the arrest, the suspect was taken through the required processing procedures at the Commission’s regional office in the North Rift region.
Meanwhile, EACC noted that investigations are still ongoing and that further action will be taken once the inquiry is complete.
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EACC has arrested two KRA officials over an alleged bribery demand. Photo/EACC X.
