NAIROBI, Kenya- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four members of the Gatundu North Constituency NG-CDF Committee over allegations of extorting KSh300,000 from a contractor in exchange for approving a pending payment of Sh9.1 million.
Those arrested are Annah Mugure Njoroge, Susan Wanjiru Muchiri, Stephen Waititu Mungai and James Kibe Ngige.
Allegations of Bribery
According to the Commission, it received a complaint that the officials had demanded a bribe to authorize payment for completed works at Karure Primary School in Gatundu North.
Preliminary investigations indicate that the contractor had undertaken three projects at the school: construction of a modern kitchen, levelling and landscaping works, and uplifting and general renovation of an administration block and 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 disbursement, citing unnamed unresolved issues.
On February 23, 2026, the complainant reportedly met three of the suspects, who allegedly demanded Sh300,000 in order not to raise objections to the release of the funds.
Arrest at Karure Primary School
The EACC mounted an operation on February 25, 2026, leading to the arrest of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they allegedly received Sh250,000 from the contractor.
The four were escorted to the Integrity Centre for processing and later booked at Kilimani Police Station.
They were subsequently released on a cash bail of Sh40,000 each pending completion of investigations.
𝗘𝗔𝗖𝗖 𝗔𝗥𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗧𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗨𝗥 𝗚𝗔𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗗𝗨 𝗡𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗛 𝗡𝗚-𝗖𝗗𝗙 𝗖𝗢𝗠𝗠𝗜𝗧𝗧𝗘𝗘 𝗠𝗘𝗠𝗕𝗘𝗥𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗘𝗫𝗧𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday arrested four members of the Gatundu North Constituency NG-CDF Committee over
EACC Reaffirms Anti-Corruption Drive
The Commission reiterated its commitment to tackling bribery, particularly at service delivery points, noting that such practices undermine public trust and delay critical development projects.
EACC emphasized that it will continue pursuing individuals who abuse public office for personal gain, especially in funds meant to support education and community development initiatives.
Investigations into the matter are ongoing.
