EACC arrests KRA official over alleged bribery

• Obilo allegedly demanded Ksh.100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears amounting to Ksh. 4.5 million from the iTax system.

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on September 14, 2026, arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority official in Kisumu for alleged bribery.

The suspect, identified as Hughes Obilo, who serves as an officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu, was accused of soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and the issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate.

Obilo allegedly demanded Ksh.100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears amounting to Ksh. 4.5 million from the iTax system.

EACC mounted an operation after conducting preliminary investigations, which led to the arrest of the suspect while receiving a bribe of Ksh.30,000.

Obilo was booked at Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.