EACC Arrests NTSA Officer Over Driving Licence Bribery Allegations

The officer was arrested at the NTSA headquarters in Nairobi while allegedly receiving part of the bribe to facilitate the processing of the important driving document.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) officer over allegations of demanding a Ksh18,000 bribe to facilitate the processing of a driving licence.

The officer was arrested on Wednesday following a complaint by a matatu driver who alleged that he had been asked to pay the money to obtain the licence.

According to the EACC, the officer was arrested within the NTSA headquarters while receiving Ksh8,000, which was part of the alleged bribe.

“The officer was arrested on Wednesday following investigations into a complaint by a matatu driver who alleged that the suspect had demanded Ksh18,000 to facilitate the issuance of the licence,” the commission confirmed.

The suspect was taken to the Integrity Centre for processing before being released on a cash bail of Ksh50,000 as investigations continue.

Source: Kenyans.co.ke