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Health facilities are another major area of concern. Patients report paying extra charges to access treatment, secure hospital beds, or move faster through queues. These costs affect many families, especially those already struggling with limited income.
EACC has arrested two suspects in Nairobi accused of impersonating its officers and extorting a Sh20,000 bribe, following a March 29 complaint. The agency urges the public to report similar fraud.
The suspect, who serves as a Leak Detection Officer, was apprehended on March 23, 2026, following a complaint from a member of the public.
IEBC Chief Executive Officer Marjan Hussein Marjan said the by-elections tested the commission’s preparedness and operational strategies, including technology use and stakeholder engagement.
According to the hospital administration, the claims are based on misleading information and an image taken outside the hospital grounds — in a parking area commonly used by visitors, taxis, and boda boda operators.
According to the ODPP, the investigation found that Kabeabea demanded Sh5 million from a business owner in exchange for halting investigations and refraining from arresting him and his employees.
The investigation, carried out between February and June 2025, revealed that traffic officers routinely demand “protection fees” from Public Service Vehicle operators and boda boda riders. Some officers were reported to create false charges against those who refused to pay, with the illicit gains often reaching senior officials, embedding a culture of corruption throughout the unit.
The 82-year-old religious figure, revered by her followers as “True Mother,” was taken into custody following a warrant issued by the Seoul Central District Court.
The President had claimed that MPs and senators solicited bribes from government officers appearing before parliamentary committees, alleging that Cabinet secretaries and governors had been victims of extortion.