EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme
According to EACC, agents were being forced to pay Sh500 per worker to the officials manning the Labour Ministry booth at the airport. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
✨ Key Highlights
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested three Ministry of Labour officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) on November 30, 2025, for allegedly extorting recruitment agents facilitating the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East.
- The officials allegedly demanded Sh500 per worker from agents for clearance.
- The arrested officials include Benson Ouma Okello, Esther Njoki Gakuru, and Denis Marias.
- During a sting operation involving 78 migrant workers, the officials allegedly received Sh34,000 in bribes.
- The suspects were released on Sh50,000 cash bail each, pending further investigation.
Continue Reading
Read the complete article from Capital News
Part of the Day's Coverage
EACC Arrests Officials and Probes Bribery Schemes at KIHBT Kisii Campus and JKIA - December 2025
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating a large-scale bribery and extortion scheme at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) Kisii Campus. Following a raid on November 28, 2025, the EACC arrested two technical college instructors in connection with a Ksh40 million bribery scheme for test-drive exams. The instructors are accused of demanding "facilitation fees" for passing grades and running an illegal parallel fee collection system. Separately, on November 30, 2025, the EACC arrested three Ministry of Labour officials at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). They are accused of extorting recruitment agents facilitating the travel of Kenyan migrant workers to the Middle East.
