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December 1, 2025
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EACC arrests Labour Ministry Officials at JKIA Over alleged extortion scheme

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..

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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.

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