The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Nakuru Water and Sewerage Company officer in Nakuru County over alleged bribery in a growing crackdown on corruption in public service.
The suspect, Leonard Cheruiyot Mutai, a leak detection officer, was apprehended on March 23, 2026, following a complaint from a resident of Langa Langa Estate. The complainant alleged that the officer demanded KSh15,000 to facilitate the replacement of a confiscated water meter.
Acting on the report, EACC officers conducted a targeted operation that led to the suspect’s arrest while allegedly receiving the bribe. During the sting, investigators recovered KSh15,000 in hand, KSh100,000 concealed in socks, and an additional KSh18,000 from his coat pocket.
The suspect was taken to the Commission’s South Rift Regional Office in Nakuru for processing before being detained at Central Police Station. He is expected to be released on a police cash bail of KSh20,000 pending the conclusion of investigations.
The arrest adds to a series of recent EACC operations aimed at curbing bribery and abuse of office across the country. The Commission continues to urge members of the public to report corruption and stand firm against unlawful demands for bribes.
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