Kisumu police officer arrested for demanding Ksh.15K bribe from suspect's family

Sergeant Gilbert Kiama Oduor was arrested on January 28, 2026, following investigations into claims that he demanded money from a complainant to secure the release of a relative who had been arrested.....

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A police officer in Kisumu has been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) for allegedly demanding and receiving a Ksh.15,000 bribe. The bribe was reportedly for the release of a suspect arrested for alleged bhang possession.

Sergeant Gilbert Kiama Oduor of Mamboleo Police Post was arrested on January 28, 2026.
The suspect, John Oluoch, was arrested on January 23, with the family directed to Sergeant Oduor for his release.
The EACC investigation revealed officers moved Oluoch between cells while awaiting the bribe, and Oluoch was charged with bhang possession four days after his initial arrest, exceeding the 24-hour legal limit.

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