The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and arraigned a clerical officer attached to the Uasin Gishu Lands Office over allegations of soliciting and receiving a Ksh100,000 bribe to facilitate the subdivision of land.

In a statement on Monday, June 8, the anti-graft agency said the suspect, Noah Kipkemboi Rotich, was presented before court on bribery-related charges following investigations into complaints lodged by a member of the public.

EACC said the arrest stemmed from allegations that the officer had demanded money in exchange for assisting with a land subdivision process.

“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested and arraigned a clerical officer attached to the Uasin Gishu Lands Office over allegations of soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the subdivision of land.

“The accused, Noah Kipkemboi Rotich, was presented before court today and charged with receiving a bribe contrary to the Bribery Act, 2016,” the statement read.

EACC said investigations were launched after a complaint was received from a member of the public, with detectives subsequently establishing that the suspect had sought Ksh100,000 and received part of the amount.

“The case arose from a complaint received by the Commission alleging that Rotich had demanded a bribe to facilitate the subdivision process. Investigations established that he had solicited Kes100,000 from the complainant and received part of the bribe,” the statement added.

After concluding its investigations, EACC forwarded the file to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions for review and action.

“Following completion of investigations, EACC forwarded the case file to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), who approved the prosecution,” the statement further read.

According to EACC, Rotich was granted a cash bail of Ksh30,000 or, alternatively, a bond of Ksh100,000 pending the hearing and determination of the case.