The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two officials of the National Government Affirmative Action Fund (NGAAF) in Kirinyaga County over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe. The suspects, identified as Ephraim Maina, the NGAAF Chairman in the county, and Abigael Wambua, the County Coordinator, were apprehended on Friday, July 18, 2025.
According to an official statement from EACC, the two were caught red-handed receiving a bribe of Kshs. 60,000 from representatives of Jererukizma Holdings Ltd. The money was reportedly an inducement to facilitate the payment of goods already supplied to the county government, valued at Kshs. 2.77 million.
EACC revealed that the officials had demanded a total of Kshs. 270,000 from the company representatives to process the payment. “The officials had demanded a total of Kshs. 270,000,” read the statement, further emphasizing the commission’s zero-tolerance approach to corruption.
A third suspect, identified as Lawrence Kaara, who serves as the procurement officer, has been summoned to present himself at the EACC Central Region offices in Nyeri on Monday for further questioning in connection to the bribery case.
After their arrest, Maina and Wambua were booked at the Kerugoya Police Station before being transferred to the EACC Central Regional Offices for further processing. They were later released on a cash bail of Kshs. 100,000 each, pending their formal arraignment before the Kerugoya Anti-Corruption Court.
The EACC reiterated its commitment to rooting out corruption within public institutions and holding public servants accountable. “We remain steadfast in our duty to ensure that integrity and transparency are upheld in the management of public resources,” the commission stated.
This arrest comes amid growing public concern over misuse of funds and graft in devolved units, and underscores the EACC’s ongoing efforts to restore public confidence in government services. The suspects will face charges related to soliciting and receiving bribes, contrary to the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act.
