EACC Arrests Four Treasury Pensions Officials Over KES 10.5 Million Bribery Scandal
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested four senior officials from the Treasury’s Pensions Department over alleged involvement in a bribery scheme amounting to more than KES 10.5 million.
The suspects Wilkins Mugatsia, Henry Otira, Catherine Murage, and Bryson Mark were apprehended following months of investigations into reports of systemic corruption within the department.
According to the EACC, the officials are accused of soliciting and receiving bribes from pensioners and their families in exchange for processing legitimate pension claims and benefits.
“The Commission has been investigating a pattern of complaints from members of the public, particularly retirees, who reported delays and extortion in the processing of their pensions. The arrest of these individuals is a major breakthrough in dismantling a bribery cartel that has been preying on vulnerable citizens,” EACC said in a statement.
The commission revealed that between 2023 and 2025, the four suspects collectively received more than KES 10.5 million in bribes, turning what should be a routine process into a burdensome and costly ordeal for pensioners.
The arrests come as part of EACC’s broader crackdown on corruption in public institutions, with a special focus on sectors handling public funds and service delivery. The Commission has vowed to ensure all culpable individuals face justice and that the stolen funds are recovered.
EACC noted that the suspects will be arraigned in court and charged with various offenses, including abuse of office, receiving bribes, and conspiracy to commit corruption-related crimes.
The Commission has urged members of the public to continue reporting corruption, emphasizing its commitment to safeguarding public resources and protecting citizens from exploitation.
