MOMBASA, Kenya- The Officer Commanding Kongowea Police Station in Mombasa, Chief Inspector Jedidah Muriuki, has been arrested over allegations that she requested a Sh4,000 financial advantage from a member of the public.
A police communication dated October 21 said Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers arrested Muriuki at the station at about 1.45pm.
The communication did not name the person who allegedly made the report. It said no money was recovered during the arrest.
Muriuki was first taken to the EACC’s Mombasa office and later escorted to Port Police Station.
She was subsequently released on cash bail and is expected to appear in court on November 4, 2026.
The arrest was carried out by officers from the EACC’s Lower Coast Regional Office. The police notice said the matter had been referred to the EACC office in the region.
The allegation concerns a request for Sh4,000.
The notice did not state what the money was allegedly sought for or provide further details about the circumstances surrounding the request.
Muriuki was arrested while within the compound of Kongowea Police Station. The notice referred to a police occurrence book entry made at 4.54pm on October 21.
The police communication was sent to several police offices, including Railways Police in Nairobi, Coast regional police, Mombasa County Police, Kilindini Division and Nyali Division.
Muriuki is due in court on November 4.
The police notice did not specify the charge she is expected to face.
An arrest does not amount to a conviction, and the allegations will be subject to court proceedings.
