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September 15, 2026
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EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery

EACC arrests KRA official for alleged bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate. The suspect, Hughes Obilo, an o..

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official in Kisumu for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate tax clearance.

  • The official, Hughes Obilo, was arrested on 14th September 2026 while receiving a bribe of Ksh30,000.
  • The bribe was allegedly solicited to clear tax arrears of Ksh4.5 million and issue a Tax Compliance Certificate.
  • The suspect is an officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department at the KRA in Kisumu.

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