DPP Takes Action On Prosecution Counsel Arrested After Demanding Ksh50K Bribe
ODPP revealed that it took action based on social media reports indicating that the senior prosecutor was arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Ksh50,000
Marvin Chege 
Moments after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) announced the arrest of a Principal Prosecution Counsel in charge of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) in Kilgoris, the ODPP has sent the official on compulsory leave.
In a statement by its Public Affairs and Corporate Communications Division released on Monday, February 17, ODPP revealed that it took action based on social media reports indicating that the senior prosecutor was arrested on allegations of soliciting a bribe of Ksh50,000 from a businessman in exchange for the fast-tracking of a court case.
"The ODPP reiterates its policy on zero tolerance to corruption amongst all its staff in accordance with its clarion call Mashtaka yenye Haki na Usawa.
ODPP offices in Nairobi and Japheth Ouko Mayore Isaboke (inset) arrested after demanding a bribe. /ODPP.EACC
"The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has, therefore, directed that the affected officer proceeds on compulsory leave with immediate effect as per the ODPP Human Resource Policies and Procedures manual 2022, pending internal investigations which have commenced forthwith," the statement announced.
The ODPP went on to reveal that it undertook to cooperate with the relevant investigative agency and pledged appropriate action to be undertaken on the counsel including the decision to prosecute.
"The ODPP remains committed to executing its constitutional mandate in accordance with the rule of law, public interest, and the administration of justice," the Renson Ingonga-led office added.
During the announcement, EACC exposed a video clip capturing the businessman's interaction with the senior prosecutor who solicited the aforementioned amount from him to ensure that the case was expedited.
After negotiations, the amount was lowered to Ksh40,000, but instead of moving on to pay the bribe, the complainant refused to play ball and went on to report the matter to EACC.
The EACC initiated an operation following the complaint, which ultimately resulted in the officer's arrest on Sunday, February 16.
"The Commission conducted an operation that led to the arrest of the suspect on Sunday 16th February 2025 while receiving Ksh20,000 as part of the bribe.
"He was held at Kisii Police Station and later released on Ksh30,000 cash bail pending the finalization of the investigation," stated EACC in part.
This was the most recent senior law enforcement officer arrested by the EACC within less than two weeks. His arrest followed that of Likoni District Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) Charles Onyango Ka’galo, who was taken into custody over alleged corruption.
The officer was brought before the Mombasa Anti-Corruption Court, where he was found to have violated Section 6(1), in conjunction with Section 18(1)(2), of the Bribery Act of 2016.
Part of the Act states: "A person commits the offence of receiving a bribe if the recipient of the bribe requests, agrees to receive, or accepts a financial or other advantage, and the request, agreement, or acceptance itself constitutes the improper performance by the recipient of a relevant function or activity."
His charge sheet indicated that Ka’galo accepted a bribe of Ksh20,000 from a member of the public at a bar in Mombasa.
