Ex-KRA manager slapped with Sh2 million fine for receiving bribe to reduce trader's tax obligation

A former KRA manager has been fined Sh2 million for soliciting and receiving a bribe of Sh15 million.

Robert Maina Ngumi, a former manager at the domestic taxes department, was convicted by Justice Lawrence Mugambi for soliciting and receiving the bribe from a businessman so that he could reduce tax arrears of Sh439.9 million to Sh18.6 million.

Ngumi committed the crime six years ago.

Ngumi was presented to the Anti-Corruption court by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

Justice Mugambi in his ruling said Ngumi should serve 18 months in prison should he fail to pay the fine.