By Robert Mutasi 
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested two court staff members in Eldoret and Nakuru over separate allegations of soliciting and receiving bribes in connection with court services.
The arrests were made on Tuesday, September 8, 2026, as the anti-graft agency intensified efforts to tackle corruption at public service delivery points.
In Eldoret, EACC arrested a court assistant attached to a Magistrate’s Court following allegations that she solicited and received a bribe linked to a land case.
The suspect, identified as Linet Okungu, was arrested after allegedly receiving Ksh20,000. The money is said to have formed part of a larger bribe allegedly sought to facilitate the issuance of a stay order to stop the auction of a parcel of land.
According to the Commission, the investigation followed a complaint lodged by a court user who alleged that a magistrate had demanded Ksh50,000 to secure the stay order.
The complaint prompted EACC officers to commence investigations into the alleged transaction. Okungu was subsequently arrested after allegedly receiving part of the money.
She was taken to Eldoret Police Station for processing before being released on a Ksh20,000 cash bail pending the completion of investigations.
EACC said the investigations would establish the circumstances surrounding the alleged demand and whether other individuals were involved in the transaction.
In a separate incident in Nakuru, EACC arrested a court process server attached to the Civil Registry at Nakuru Law Courts.
The suspect, identified as Benard Ngeno, is accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe in connection with the scheduling of a court case.
According to EACC, Ngeno allegedly demanded money from a complainant in exchange for securing a convenient mention date for the case.
The process server was arrested by EACC officers and escorted to the Commission’s South Rift Regional Office in Nakuru, where he was processed.
He was later released on a Ksh5,000 cash bail pending the conclusion of investigations.
The two cases highlight the challenges faced by institutions responsible for administering justice when allegations of corruption arise at service delivery points.
EACC has continued to pursue cases involving bribery and abuse of office, particularly where public officers are accused of demanding money from citizens seeking government services.
The Commission said the latest arrests demonstrated its commitment to protecting members of the public from corruption and ensuring that public services are delivered fairly and efficiently.
The agency has also urged members of the public to report suspected corruption and bribery involving public officials.
The allegations against the two court employees have not been tested in court. Their arrest and release on bail do not amount to a finding of guilt, and they remain presumed innocent unless proven guilty through due legal process.
EACC said investigations into both incidents were ongoing. The Commission is expected to determine whether sufficient evidence exists to support further legal action against the suspects and any other individuals who may emerge during the investigations.