The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) arrested Samuel Kariuki Ngaanga, the Bomet County Director of the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA), for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe of KSh25,000.

The bribe was reportedly demanded to allow the complainant to continue operating a lodging facility located in Mulot Township without the required Effluent Discharge License and Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA).

The Commission received a report on Tuesday, July 22, regarding the bribery allegations. Upon preliminary investigations, an operation was conducted that led to the arrest of the suspect within Bomet town while receiving KSh25,000 from the complainant.

The suspect was escorted to Bomet Police Station for interviewing, processing, and statement recording.

He was booked for the offenses of soliciting and receiving a bribe and later released on KSh. 30,000 cash bail, pending the outcome of the ongoing inquiry.

“The Commission reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points to restore public trust and improve access to quality services for all citizens,” EACC said.