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HomeDaily NewsThursday, July 17, 2025Corruption and Criminal Activities in Kenya
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Corruption and Criminal Activities in Kenya

National Treasury officials linked to KSh10 million bribery scam. Navasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested for DCI summons evasion. Police intercept suspect with truckload of stolen SGR equipment.

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Thursday 7:56 PMKenyans

National Treasury Officials Busted in KSh10 Million Bribery Scam

National Treasury Officials Busted in KSh10 Million Bribery Scam

Four employees from the National Treasury Pensions Department have been arrested for their involvement in a KSh10 million bribery scheme targeting the public.

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Four employees from the National Treasury Pensions Department have been arrested for their involvement in a KSh10 million bribery scheme targeting the public.

  • According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), a total of KSh10,523,044 was transacted through a mobile paybill account set up for this purpose.
  • The suspects include two senior pension officers, a chief clerical officer, and an intern.
  • This operation is part of the EACC's ongoing crackdown on corruption within government institutions, following previous arrests for similar offenses.
Thursday 5:20 PMCapital NewsFirst

Navasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested after snubbing DCI summons

Navasha MP Jayne Kihara arrested after snubbing DCI summons

Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has been arrested at her home after declining to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following summons related to her comments undermining a public officer.

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Naivasha MP Jayne Kihara has been arrested at her home after declining to appear before the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) following summons related to her comments undermining a public officer.

  • Accused under Section 132 of the Penal Code for making “inciteful or disruptive content” during public rallies.
  • Kihara cited a 2016 High Court ruling declaring the penal provision unconstitutional and termed the summons as political persecution.
  • She criticized President William Ruto for his directive regarding violent protests, which has contributed to rising political tensions in the country.
Thursday 6:22 PMKenyans

Police Intercept Suspect With Truckload of Stolen SGR Equipment

Police Intercept Suspect With Truckload of Stolen SGR Equipment

Police have intercepted a suspect allegedly transporting stolen Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) materials in Kibini area, Kajiado County, as a result of a tip-off.

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Police have intercepted a suspect allegedly transporting stolen Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) materials in Kibini area, Kajiado County, as a result of a tip-off.

  • Authorities retrieved **61 railway sleepers** and **60 rail bars** from the suspect's lorry.
  • The operation was led by the National Police Service (NPS) and the Critical Infrastructure Protection Unit (CIPU).
  • The NPS emphasized that vandalism of railway infrastructure is a felony punishable by life imprisonment.
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