The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four members of the Gatundu North Constituency NG-CDF Committee over bribery allegations

According to EACC, it received a report that the four extorted Ksh300,000 from a contractor in exchange for approving a pending payment of Ksh9.1 million, for completed works at Karure Primary School.

Preliminary investigations indicate that the contractor had undertaken three projects, including the construction of a modern kitchen at Karure Primary School, levelling and landscaping works, and uplifting and general renovation of an administration block and six classrooms.

The works were completed on 31 January 2026, after which the contractor formally requested payment, which the four members blocked.

“However, he four committee members allegedly blocked the payment, citing unnamed unresolved issues. On 23 February 2026, the complainant met three of the suspects, who reportedly demanded Kes300,000 in order not to raise objections to the payment,” EACC said in a statement.

EACC launched probe into the matter on February 25, 2026, leading to the apprehension of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they received Ksh250,000 from the contractor.

They were escorted to EACC headquarters in Nairobi for processing and later booked at Kilimani Police Station.

“EACC mounted an operation on 25 February 2026, which led to the arrest of the suspects at Karure Primary School as they received Kes250,000 from the contractor. They were escorted to the Integrity Centre for processing and later booked at Kilimani Police Station,” said EACC.

The four suspects were subsequently released on cash bail of Kes40,000 each pending completion of investigations.

The Commission reiterated its commitment to tackling bribery at service delivery points and enhancing the quality of public services for all citizens.