EACC arrests teacher in Bungoma over Sh300,000 TSC jobs bribery scam
The suspect, identified as Lilian Nelima Buluma, was arrested earlier this week following preliminary investigations into complaints that she had allegedly demanded Sh100,000 from each of the three job seekers to facilitate their recruitment into the teaching profession.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a teacher at Friends School Kamusinga Boys High School in Bungoma County over allegations of demanding Sh300,000 from three unemployed teachers in exchange for securing them jobs at the Teachers Service Commission (TSC).
The suspect, identified as Lilian Nelima Buluma, was arrested earlier this week following preliminary investigations into complaints that she had allegedly demanded Sh100,000 from each of the three job seekers to facilitate their recruitment into the teaching profession.
According to the EACC, Buluma had already received Sh150,000 through M-Pesa as part of the alleged payments. She is accused of claiming to have connections within the TSC and other government offices that could help the job seekers secure employment.
“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Lilian Nelima Buluma, a teacher at Friends School Kamusinga Boys High School in Bungoma County, over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from unemployed teachers while claiming she could secure their employment by the Teachers Service Commission (TSC),” EACC said through a public notice.
“The suspect was arrested on October 12 2026 following preliminary investigations into complaints that she had demanded Sh100,000 from each of three unemployed teachers, totalling Sh300,000. Preliminary investigations indicate that the suspect had received Sh150,000 through M-Pesa as part of the alleged bribes,” EACC statement adds in part.
The arrest highlights concern over alleged bribery in public sector recruitment, where unsuspecting job seekers may be exploited through promises of employment in exchange for money.
Following her arrest, Buluma was processed at the EACC Western Regional Office before being booked at Bungoma Police Station as investigations into the matter continue.
The commission indicated that the suspect could face charges of requesting and receiving a bribe under Section 6, read together with Section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016.
The EACC has reiterated its commitment to combating corruption and promoting integrity in public service, warning against practices that undermine fairness and transparency in recruitment.
She will be arraigned today.
