EACC raids Anti-Counterfeit Authority boss’ residence, arrests him for extortion
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has raided the home and offices of Anti-Counterfeit Authority Board Chair Josphat Kabeabea over allegations of bribery, extortion and unexplained wealth, including claims he demanded money from two companies to drop counterfeit accusation..
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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.
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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.
