DNK International By Our Reporter,Kisumu
The EACC has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official in Kisumu 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 KRA Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu is reported to have demanded the money from a construction company to clear outstanding tax arrears amounting to Sh4.5 million from the iTax system.
Following preliminary investigations, EACC officers mounted an operation that led to Obilo’s arrest on Monday, while receiving Sh30,000 as part of the demanded bribe.
He was subsequently booked at Kisumu Central Police Station, where he is expected to undergo processing and record a statement as investigations continue.
[DNK-International@September 15,2026]
