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July 28, 2026
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EACC pursues magistrate as probation officer faces corruption charges

EACC pursues magistrate as probation officer faces corruption charges

A Principal Probation Officer is scheduled to appear before the Milimani Anti-Corruption Court this morning, to face graft charges related to an alleged Ksh 150,000 bribery scheme, involving a criminal case at Kangema Law Courts. In a statement to newsrooms, the Ethics and Anti-C..

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing a senior magistrate after a Principal Probation Officer was arrested and charged with corruption related to a Ksh 150,000 bribery scheme. The probation officer, Julius Irungu Njogu, is accused of soliciting and receiving money to influence a criminal case at Kangema Law Courts.

  • Chief suspect, Julius Irungu Njogu, faces charges of conspiracy and receiving a bribe.
  • The EACC is actively seeking Senior Principal Magistrate Martin Kinyua Mutegi, who allegedly went into hiding.
  • The alleged bribery scheme involved influencing the outcome of a criminal case for approximately Ksh 150,000.

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DPP Approves Bribery Charges Against Kangema Magistrate Mutegi - July 2026

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has approved bribery charges against a Senior Principal Magistrate and a Senior Probation Officer in Kangema, accused of soliciting money from a businessman for a favourable probation report. A Principal Probation Officer, Julius Irungu Njogu, was arraigned in court for allegedly soliciting a bribe to influence a court sentence. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is pursuing the magistrate after the probation officer was arrested and charged with corruption related to a Ksh 150,000 bribery scheme. The probation officer is accused of soliciting and receiving money to influence a criminal case at Kangema Law Courts.

DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate Mutegi
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate Mutegi

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Probation officer arrested alongside Kangema magistrate arraigned

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DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate, Probation Officer
DPP approves bribery charges against Kangema Magistrate, Probation Officer

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