The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two traffic police officers over allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes from motorists along the Maua-Makutano Road in Meru County.

The arrests were made on Friday, October 16, 2026, following a targeted surveillance operation near Kemu, where the officers were suspected of demanding money from motorists using the road.

According to the anti-graft agency, investigators recovered KSh23,000 in different denominations from the two officers during the operation.

The commission also impounded a Toyota Fielder that was parked beside the road. The vehicle was suspected to belong to one of the officers.

Following their arrest, the two officers were escorted to EACC’s Upper Eastern Regional Office in Isiolo for processing and recording of their statements as investigations continued.

The latest arrests come amid renewed efforts by the commission to tackle alleged bribery and corruption among public officers responsible for enforcing traffic laws.

EACC Also Arrests NTSA Official

In a separate incident reported on the same day, EACC arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters over allegations of soliciting a bribe to facilitate the processing of a driving licence.

The official was accused of demanding KSh18,000 from a matatu driver. Investigators reportedly arrested the suspect while he was receiving KSh8,000, allegedly part of the demanded amount.

The NTSA official was later released on a cash bail of KSh50,000 as the investigation proceeded.

The latest cases highlight the commission’s ongoing efforts to investigate alleged corruption involving public officers and improve accountability in government services.

However, the allegations against the arrested individuals remain subject to investigation and do not amount to proof of guilt.