The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the irregular clearance of tax arrears and issuance of a Tax Compliance Certificate.

The suspect, Hughes Obilo, an officer attached to the Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu, allegedly demanded KSh 100,000 from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears amounting to Kes. 4.5 million from the iTax system.

According to EACC, the suspect was nabbed while receiving a bribe of KSh, 30,000, a part of the demanded amount.

The suspect was arrested in Kisumu on 14th September 2026 and booked at Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.

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