In a statement issued on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, the commission said the arrests were part of an ongoing crackdown targeting traffic officers accused of extorting motorists, particularly during the busy festive season.
According to EACC, the first officer was arrested along the Kenol–Murang’a Road while on duty. The officer, who was attached to the Murang’a traffic base, was found in possession of Ksh6,450 in mixed denominations of Ksh50, Ksh100, and Ksh200 notes.
Investigators believe the money was collected from motorists within a span of about two hours.
Following the arrest, the officer was escorted to the EACC Central Regional Offices for processing before being booked at Nyeri Police Station. He was later released on cash bail pending further investigations.
In a related operation, EACC officers also targeted another traffic officer who was allegedly involved in bribery along the Kerugoya–Kutus Road.
The suspect reportedly fled into nearby bushes upon realising that he was being pursued by investigators, abandoning official police uniform at the scene.
However, the commission later arrested a second officer along the Mtwapa–Malindi Road during a separate sting operation.
However, the commission later arrested a second officer along the Mtwapa–Malindi Road during a separate sting operation.
The officer was found with Ksh13,750 in Ksh100 notes, which investigators suspect to be proceeds of corruption.
“Upon arrest, Ksh13,750 in various denominations was recovered from the suspect,” EACC said. “The officer was escorted to the Upper Coast Regional Office in Malindi for statement recording and further processing.”
The commission said investigations are ongoing and that appropriate action will be taken once inquiries are completed.
EACC noted that traffic enforcement remains one of the sectors most vulnerable to corruption, especially during peak travel periods such as holidays, school reopening seasons, and long weekends.
The commission assured the public that it will intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance, and sting operations targeting corrupt officers across the country.
“EACC continues to scale up intelligence-led operations focusing on essential public services that are prone to corruption, with the aim of promoting integrity, accountability, and professionalism in public service,” the commission said.
The latest arrests come just days after EACC apprehended three other traffic officers, including a police inspector, along the Kisumu–Kisii Road at Sondu.
“Upon arrest, Ksh13,750 in various denominations was recovered from the suspect,” EACC said. “The officer was escorted to the Upper Coast Regional Office in Malindi for statement recording and further processing.”
The commission said investigations are ongoing and that appropriate action will be taken once inquiries are completed.
EACC noted that traffic enforcement remains one of the sectors most vulnerable to corruption, especially during peak travel periods such as holidays, school reopening seasons, and long weekends.
The commission assured the public that it will intensify intelligence gathering, surveillance, and sting operations targeting corrupt officers across the country.
“EACC continues to scale up intelligence-led operations focusing on essential public services that are prone to corruption, with the aim of promoting integrity, accountability, and professionalism in public service,” the commission said.
The latest arrests come just days after EACC apprehended three other traffic officers, including a police inspector, along the Kisumu–Kisii Road at Sondu.
The officers were accused of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists without conducting inspections or enforcing traffic laws.
According to EACC, the officers at Sondu were arrested while actively demanding bribes at a roadblock, despite failing to identify any traffic violations.
“Upon arrest, the officers were found in possession of cash in various denominations suspected to be proceeds of corruption,” the commission said in a statement issued on Saturday, December 27.
The commission said the repeated arrests highlight the persistence of corruption within traffic enforcement and reaffirmed its commitment to holding officers accountable.
Members of the public have been encouraged to report corruption cases through official EACC reporting channels, with the commission assuring whistle-blowers of confidentiality and protection.
The renewed enforcement drive comes amid growing public frustration over bribery by traffic officers, which motorists say undermines road safety and erodes trust in law enforcement.
EACC said its focus is not only on arrests but also on restoring public confidence in institutions tasked with maintaining law and order.
As travel volumes remain high and enforcement operations increase across the country, the commission warned that officers found engaging in corrupt practices will face disciplinary and legal consequences.
EACC reiterated that corruption remains a serious criminal offence and urged public servants to uphold ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
According to EACC, the officers at Sondu were arrested while actively demanding bribes at a roadblock, despite failing to identify any traffic violations.
“Upon arrest, the officers were found in possession of cash in various denominations suspected to be proceeds of corruption,” the commission said in a statement issued on Saturday, December 27.
The commission said the repeated arrests highlight the persistence of corruption within traffic enforcement and reaffirmed its commitment to holding officers accountable.
Members of the public have been encouraged to report corruption cases through official EACC reporting channels, with the commission assuring whistle-blowers of confidentiality and protection.
The renewed enforcement drive comes amid growing public frustration over bribery by traffic officers, which motorists say undermines road safety and erodes trust in law enforcement.
EACC said its focus is not only on arrests but also on restoring public confidence in institutions tasked with maintaining law and order.
As travel volumes remain high and enforcement operations increase across the country, the commission warned that officers found engaging in corrupt practices will face disciplinary and legal consequences.
EACC reiterated that corruption remains a serious criminal offence and urged public servants to uphold ethical standards in the discharge of their duties.
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