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| Traffic cops arrested for accepting bribes from motorists |
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has apprehended four traffic police officers who were caught extorting money from motorists under the pretence of enforcing traffic laws. Traffic cops arrested for accepting bribes from motorists. EACC said they had been monitoring the officers for several days and found that they were soliciting bribes without performing traffic law enforcement duties. “Prior to the arrests on Tuesday, EACC had observed the officers for several days collecting bribes without doing anything at all towards traffic law enforcement,” EACC said in a statement.
Who are the arrested traffic police officers? The arrested officers include Cpl. Rachael Aiyabei (No. 77429) and PC John Oluoch (No. 92235), who were nabbed along the Sotik-Kericho Road, as well as Cpl. Cynthia Kemoi (No. 73151) and PC Philip Sitienei (No. 79604), were arrested on the Kericho-Nakuru Road near Kaisugu Tea Factory. Following their arrests on Tuesday, August 27, the officers were taken to the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru for processing and have since been released on bail while the investigation continues. Two of the officers who were arrested for collecting bribes from motorists. EACC warns against bribery
The commission has cautioned motorists against paying bribes, highlighting that such practices contribute to a disregard for traffic regulations and are a significant factor in road accidents across the country. “The Commission reminds members of the public that while the majority view bribery as petty corruption, its implications are gross as it compromises road safety to the extent of claiming lives. Non-compliance with the established road safety regulations on account of payment of bribes is a notable cause of the road accidents witnessed on Kenyan roads,” EACC added.
by Nancy Odindo