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September 24, 2026
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Two arrested for allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to stop EACC investigation

Two arrested for allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to stop EACC investigation

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two women accused of demanding Sh100,000 from a person whose matter is under investigation by the Commission...

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Two women have been arrested in Kakamega County for allegedly demanding Ksh100,000 to stop an Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) investigation.

  • The suspects, Hellen Hashiali Masinde and Violet Ndakwa, allegedly received Ksh30,000 before their arrest.
  • The EACC warns the public against fraudsters impersonating officers or claiming influence over investigations.
  • The two are suspected to be part of a larger fraud ring operating in Western Kenya.

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