MACHAKOS, Kenya- The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested three traffic police officers attached to Kyumbi Traffic Police Base in Machakos County over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists along the Nairobi–Mombasa Highway.
The arrests were carried out at a roadblock in the Kyumbi area near Machakos Junction following complaints of bribery by members of the public.
The officers arrested are Corporal David Gitonga, Corporal Herman Echakara, and Corporal Lucy Ekwan.
One additional officer reportedly evaded arrest, with efforts ongoing to trace and apprehend the suspect.
According to the EACC, the suspects were escorted to the Commission’s Lower Eastern Regional Office in Machakos, where they were processed and statements recorded as investigations continue.
The operation is part of the Commission’s sustained efforts to combat corruption within law enforcement agencies and promote integrity, accountability, and professionalism in public service.
The EACC has urged members of the public and law enforcement officers to report any incidents of bribery and corruption, noting that public cooperation is critical in strengthening accountability and restoring trust in public institutions.
