The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Wednesday arrested four members of the Gatundu North Constituency NG-CDF Committee over allegations of extorting Kes300,000 from a contractor in exchange for approving a pending payment of Kes9.1 million.
Those arrested are Annah Mugure Njoroge, Susan Wanjiru Muchiri, Stephen Waititu Mungai and James Kibe Ngige.
The Commission received a report that the officials had demanded the bribe to authorize payment for completed works at Karure Primary School.
According to preliminary investigations, the contractor had undertaken three projects: construction of a modern kitchen at Karure Primary School, levelling and landscaping works, and uplifting and general renovation of an administration block and six classrooms.
The works were completed on 31 January 2026, after which the contractor formally requested payment.
However, the four committee members allegedly blocked the payment, citing unnamed unresolved issues.
On 23 February 2026, the complainant met three of the suspects, who reportedly demanded Kes300,000 in order not to raise objections to the payment.
EACC mounted an operation on 25 February 2026, which led to the arrest of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they received Kes250,000 from the contractor.
They were escorted to the Integrity Centre for processing and later booked at Kilimani Police Station.
The suspects were subsequently released on cash bail of Kes40,000 each pending completion of investigations.
The Commission reiterates its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points and enhancing the quality of public services for all citizens.
