Detectives from the anti-graft agency have arrested two court officials in Nyeri on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Sh25,000.
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regional director Jackson Mue said the detectives arrested the Judiciary executive officer and a court clerk at the Karatina law courts.
He said the two women had promised to bail out a night guard who was facing theft charges.
“The executive officer had offered to assist the complainant [guard] have the matter withdrawn on condition that he gives her Sh25,000. The complainant reported the matter to EACC Nyeri Central Region for assistance and a sting operation ensued,” said Mr Mue.
He said the money was recovered from the executive’s table drawer in her officer and a further Sh47,000 was also found in her handbag during the search.
