The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kilifi County Government revenue officer on allegations of bribery and abuse of office.
The suspect, Sylvia Dhahabu Karisa, a building Inspector attached to the Approvals section in Watamu Municipality, is accused of soliciting Ksh 435,000 from a complainant to facilitate construction approval.
According to the complainant, county officers visited his construction site in Timboni and demanded Ksh 73,000 for wall construction and Ksh 362,000 for additional structures. The sum is said to have been inflated for personal gain.
Following a complaint lodged on March 25, 2026, the EACC carried out preliminary investigations that confirmed a bribe demand of Khs 400,000.
A subsequent operation on March 26th led to Karisa’s arrest at the Watamu municipal offices.
She was escorted to the EACC Upper Coast Regional Office in Malindi for processing and later taken to Malindi Police Station, where she was released on Ksh 20,000 cash bail pending further investigations.
The Commission has warned public officers against engaging in corrupt practices and reiterated its commitment to eliminating bribery at service delivery points to ensure fair and efficient access to services for all citizens.
