A Uasin Gishu County lands officer is facing corruption charges after allegedly demanding a Sh100,000 bribe from a member of the public in exchange for speeding up a land subdivision process, in a case that highlights the ongoing fight against graft in public offices.
Highlights
- A county lands officer has been charged over an alleged Sh100,000 bribe demand.
- The money was reportedly sought to facilitate a land subdivision application.
- EACC investigators arrested the suspect after an undercover operation.
- The accused denied the charges and was released on cash bail.
- The anti-graft agency has encouraged Kenyans to report corruption cases.
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Officer Appears Before Anti-Corruption Court
A lands official attached to Uasin Gishu County has appeared before an anti-corruption court over claims that he solicited money from a citizen seeking land services.
The prosecution alleges that the officer requested Sh100,000 to help speed up the approval and processing of a land subdivision application.
EACC Sting Operation Leads to Arrest
Investigators from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission launched investigations after the complainant reported the alleged bribery request.
Authorities say the officer was arrested during an operation after reportedly receiving part of the amount that had allegedly been demanded.
Suspect Released on Bail
The accused pleaded not guilty to the charges during the court appearance and was later released on cash bail as the matter awaits further hearing.
The case is expected to return to court on a later date as legal proceedings continue.
EACC Calls for Public Vigilance
The anti-graft agency says it remains committed to tackling corruption within public institutions, especially in the lands sector, which has frequently been linked to bribery and misuse of office.
The commission has also urged members of the public to report cases of corruption and extortion to support efforts aimed at improving accountability and service delivery in government offices.
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