Kisii: EACC arrests District accountant, deputy over alleged bribery

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By Citizen Reporter July 17, 2026 06:34 (EAT)
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the Nyamache District Accountant Annrose Gakenia, and her deputy, Josphat Ongori Motari, over bribery allegations.

According to IEBC, the Commission's South Nyanza Regional Office from the Children's Officer for Etago Sub-County, Kisii County received a complaint that the District Accountant allegedly solicited a bribe in exchange for signing a cheque for Ksh.46,000 belonging to the Etago Sub-County Children's Office. 

Following investigations, Gakeni and her deputy were apprehended while receiving Ksh.8,000 from the complainant. 

The two suspects were processed and later released on a cash bail of Ksh.20,000 each pending the completion of investigations.

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