The officers arrested are Inspector of Police (IP) Rachel Wangetha, Corporal Wilberforce Koffi, and Corporal Shadrack Nerima.
The arrests follow a targeted surveillance operation by EACC investigators after multiple complaints from the public about persistent extortion by traffic officers in the area.
During the operation, the officers were caught actively soliciting bribes from road users without conducting legitimate vehicle inspections or enforcing traffic regulations.
During the operation, the officers were caught actively soliciting bribes from road users without conducting legitimate vehicle inspections or enforcing traffic regulations.
Cash in various denominations was recovered from the suspects, suspected to be proceeds of corruption.
The officers were initially taken to the EACC Central Nyanza Regional Office in Kisumu before being escorted to Kisumu Railways and Ports Police Station for booking and further investigations.
The EACC operation is part of a broader crackdown on corruption in public services, especially along major highways where traffic officers have been accused of routinely exploiting motorists, particularly during the festive season.
“This action demonstrates our commitment to rooting out corruption and promoting integrity and accountability in public service,” an EACC spokesperson said.
“We urge members of the public to continue reporting incidents of bribery through our established channels.”
The arrests have been welcomed by motorists and residents, who have long complained of harassment by unscrupulous traffic officers demanding money under the guise of law enforcement.
“Commuting on this highway has been stressful because of constant demands for bribes. It is encouraging to see the EACC take action,” said Peter Odhiambo, a local driver.
EACC said it will continue to scale up surveillance operations and intelligence gathering to target sectors vulnerable to corruption.
The arrests have been welcomed by motorists and residents, who have long complained of harassment by unscrupulous traffic officers demanding money under the guise of law enforcement.
“Commuting on this highway has been stressful because of constant demands for bribes. It is encouraging to see the EACC take action,” said Peter Odhiambo, a local driver.
EACC said it will continue to scale up surveillance operations and intelligence gathering to target sectors vulnerable to corruption.
The commission emphasized that exemplary enforcement of anti-corruption laws is critical in building public trust in law enforcement agencies.
The crackdown comes at a time when the government and public institutions are under pressure to enhance accountability, especially during holiday periods when bribery incidents often spike.
The crackdown comes at a time when the government and public institutions are under pressure to enhance accountability, especially during holiday periods when bribery incidents often spike.
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