Kisumu revenue official in court over bribery demand on PSV operator

EACC arrests Kisumu Bus Park Revenue Officer for bribery and threats of false charges. Officer pleads not guilty; hearing scheduled for Feb 25, 2026...

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A Kisumu County Revenue Officer, Francis Muga Odhiambo, has been charged with soliciting and receiving a bribe of Sh10,000 from a Public Service Vehicle (PSV) operator after threatening to fabricate charges against him.

Odhiambo was initially accused of soliciting Sh18,500 from a matatu businessman.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) confirmed his arrest on Monday and subsequent arraignment before the Kisumu Anti-Corruption Court on Tuesday.
He pleaded not guilty and was released on a cash bail of Sh20,000 or a bond of Sh50,000. The case is scheduled for hearing on February 25 at the Kisumu Law Court.

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