The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday arrested four members of the Gatundu North Constituency NG-CDF Committee over allegations of extorting Sh300,000 from a contractor in exchange for approving a pending payment of Sh9.1 million.
The suspects, including Annah Mugure Njoroge and Susan Wanjiru Muchiri, were apprehended at Karure Primary School after receiving Sh250,000 from the complainant, who had completed multiple construction projects.
According to EACC, the arrested officials also include Stephen Waititu Mungai and James Kibe Ngige. The Commission received a report that the four committee members had demanded bribe to authorise payment for completed works at Karure Primary School.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the contractor had undertaken three projects: the construction of a modern kitchen, levelling and landscaping works, and the uplifting and general renovation of an administration block, along with six classrooms. The projects were completed on January 31, 2026, after which the contractor formally requested payment.
However, the four committee members allegedly blocked the payment, citing unspecified unresolved issues. On February 23, 2026, the complainant reportedly met three of the suspects, who demanded Sh300,000 “in order not to raise objections to the payment,” according to EACC.
Acting on this report, the Commission mounted an operation on February 25, 2026, leading to the arrest of the suspects as they received Sh250,000 from the contractor.
The arrested officials were escorted to the Integrity Centre for processing and later booked at Kilimani Police Station. They were subsequently released on cash bail of Sh40,000 each, pending the completion of investigations.
EACC emphasised its commitment to fighting corruption and enhancing service delivery across the country. “The Commission reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points and enhancing the quality of public services for all citizens,” a statement from the agency read.
