The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday arrested two officials from the Kakamega Civil Registration Department over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from members of the public seeking civil registration documents.
The suspects, Boniface Mukaisi Mutsunga, a Civil Registrar based at the Kakamega Huduma Centre and Amos Kiplangat Yegon, a Civil Registration Officer, are accused of demanding bribes to fast-track service delivery.
According to the Commission, the payments were allegedly channeled through a privately-run M-Pesa Till Number, suggesting the existence of a coordinated bribery syndicate within the department.
At the time of their arrest, the two officials had reportedly received Ksh 2,500 to facilitate the processing of a birth certificate.
They were apprehended and detained at Bungoma Police Station pending further processing at the EACC’s Western Regional Offices.
The EACC has intensified its crackdown on corruption at critical public service delivery points, noting that bribery not only undermines justice but also limits citizens’ access to essential services and erodes trust in public institutions.
In a statement, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to ensuring accountability among public servants and promoting fair and transparent service delivery for all Kenyans.
