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February 28, 2026
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EACC arrests Kenya Power employee for extortion

EACC arrests Kenya Power employee for extortion

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power and Lighting Company employee over extortion allegations. The suspect, Bernard Githinji Maina, a meter reader attached to the Runda sector, allegedly demanded the Ksh300,000 from the complainant on Januar..

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Power and Lighting Company employee, Bernard Githinji Maina, for allegedly demanding a bribe of Ksh300,000.

  • A total of Ksh180,000 was recovered from the suspect during the arrest.
  • The suspect, an meter reader, allegedly threatened to bill the complainant Ksh2,000,000 if the bribe was not paid.
  • The arrest occurred at Runda Mumwe Estate on February 27, 2026, after an operation following preliminary investigations.

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