EACC Arrests Four Gatundu North NG-CDF Committee Members Over Bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four members of the Gatundu North NG-CDF Committee over allegations of extorting Kes300,000 from a contractor in exchange for approving a pending payment of Kes9.1 million.

Those arrested are Annah Mugure Njoroge, Susan Wanjiru Muchiri, Stephen Waititu Mungai and James Kibe Ngige.

In a statement issued Wednesday, the Commission said it received a complaint that the officials had demanded a bribe to authorize payment for completed works at Karure Primary School in Gatundu North Constituency.

“The Commission received a report that the officials had demanded the bribe to authorize payment for completed works at Karure Primary School,” EACC said.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the contractor had undertaken three projects at the school, including the construction of a modern kitchen, levelling and landscaping works, and renovation of an administration block and six classrooms.

The works were completed on January 31, 2026, after which the contractor formally requested payment.

However, the four committee members allegedly blocked the payment, citing unresolved issues that were not specified.

According to EACC, on February 23, 2026, the complainant met three of the suspects, who allegedly demanded Kes300,000 “in order not to raise objections to the payment.”

𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗨 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗚-𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

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— EACC (@EACCKenya) February 26, 2026

The Commission mounted an operation on February 25, 2026, leading to the arrest of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they allegedly received Kes250,000 from the contractor.

“EACC mounted an operation on 25 February 2026, which led to the arrest of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they received Kes250,000 from the contractor,” the statement read.

The suspects were escorted to Integrity Centre for processing before being booked at Kilimani Police Station. They were later released on a cash bail of Kes40,000 each pending completion of investigations.

The anti-graft agency reiterated its commitment to cracking down on corruption at service delivery points.

“The Commission reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points and enhancing the quality of public services for all citizens,” EACC said.