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HomeDaily NewsFriday, November 14, 2025Anti-Corruption Actions Taken Against Public Officials for Bribery and Fraud - November 2025
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Anti-Corruption Actions Taken Against Public Officials for Bribery and Fraud - November 2025

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), over allegations of demanding a Ksh15 million bribe, extortion, and unexplained wealth. The arrest on Friday, November 14, followed a raid on his residence and offices. Separately, an arrest warrant was issued for Kisumu County City Manager Michael Abala Wanga by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after he failed to appear for charges related to forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public funds. In another case, Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) officer Evans Agumba Oriato was charged in Kisumu for allegedly soliciting a Kes500,000 bribe to "assist" a secondary school with tax filings.

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Friday 4:23 PMKenyans

Court Orders Arrest of Senior County Official Over Forged Documents, Fraud

Court Orders Arrest of Senior County Official Over Forged Documents, Fraud

An arrest warrant has been issued for Kisumu County City Manager Michael Abala Wanga by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after he failed to appear for charges related to forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public funds. The charges stem from allegations of altering a letter to attend a forum in Lagos, Nigeria, and forging a KCSE certificate.

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An arrest warrant has been issued for Kisumu County City Manager Michael Abala Wanga by the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court after he failed to appear for charges related to forgery and fraudulent acquisition of public funds. The charges stem from allegations of altering a letter to attend a forum in Lagos, Nigeria, and forging a KCSE certificate.

  • Michael Abala Wanga is accused of fraudulently acquiring Ksh283,402 in excess facilitation payments from the Kisumu County Government.
  • He faces additional charges for allegedly acquiring public property worth Ksh8,701,091 from the Kisumu County Government.
  • The City Manager also failed to comply with a summons from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) regarding forged travel and employment documents.
Thursday 8:03 PMCapital NewsFirst

KRA officer charged in Kisumu for soliciting Sh500,000 bribe

KRA officer charged in Kisumu for soliciting Sh500,000 bribe

A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) compliance officer, Evans Agumba Oriato, was charged in the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Kes500,000 bribe. He reportedly demanded the money to "assist" Jane Memorial Secondary School with tax filings.

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A Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) compliance officer, Evans Agumba Oriato, was charged in the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court for allegedly soliciting and receiving a Kes500,000 bribe. He reportedly demanded the money to "assist" Jane Memorial Secondary School with tax filings.

  • Evans Agumba Oriato was arrested after being caught receiving an additional Sh250,000 during an operation by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
  • The complaint originated from Jane Memorial Secondary School, which was summoned by Oriato to discuss filing of nil returns for the years 2016 to 2020.
  • Oriato initially demanded Sh1 million to resolve purported filing irregularities, receiving a down payment of Sh500,000 on December 31, 2021.
  • He denied three counts of receiving a bribe and was released on a bond of Sh500,000 with a surety of a similar amount.
  • The case is part of EACC's ongoing crackdown against bribery and corruption at public service delivery points.
Friday 1:46 PMCapital News

EACC raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority boss’ residence, arrests him for extortion

EACC raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority boss’ residence, arrests him for extortion

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided the residence and offices of Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), arresting him for alleged bribery, extortion, and unexplained wealth. This action stems from multiple complaints, including instances of demanding bribes from companies accused of selling counterfeit goods.

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) raided the residence and offices of Josphat Kabeabea, the Chairperson of the Board of Directors at the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA), arresting him for alleged bribery, extortion, and unexplained wealth. This action stems from multiple complaints, including instances of demanding bribes from companies accused of selling counterfeit goods.

  • Kabeabea allegedly demanded a Sh5 million bribe from a Chinese national trading as Hongda Automotive Limited on November 11, 2025, eventually receiving Sh150,000 after reducing the demand.
  • The EACC investigation involves Josphat Kabeabea, Board Chairperson of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority (ACA).
  • An earlier incident in October 2025 involved Kabeabea allegedly demanding Sh10 million and receiving Sh8 million from UNIPRO Limited under similar threats.
Friday 2:01 PMKenyans

EACC Raids Home, Arrests Senior Govt Agency Official Over Ksh15 Million Bribe

EACC Raids Home, Arrests Senior Govt Agency Official Over Ksh15 Million Bribe

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Josphat Kabeabea, Chair of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority's Board of Directors, on Friday, November 14, over allegations of demanding a Ksh15 million bribe. He was apprehended following a raid on his home.

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Josphat Kabeabea, Chair of the Anti-Counterfeit Authority's Board of Directors, on Friday, November 14, over allegations of demanding a Ksh15 million bribe. He was apprehended following a raid on his home.

  • Kabeabea allegedly demanded Ksh5 million from a Chinese national on November 11, threatening detainment for selling counterfeit goods, eventually reducing the demand to Ksh150,000.
  • He is also accused of demanding Ksh10 million in a separate incident in October from another company, receiving Ksh8 million.
  • Kabeabea was appointed to his current role in February 2023 by President William Ruto and previously served as MP for Tigania East from 2017 to 2022.
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