Some of the money that was recovered from one of the suspects by EACC detectives. /HANDOUTThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is investigating alleged bribery activities at the Kenya Institute of Highways and Building Technology (KIHBT) Kisii Campus following a raid conducted on November 28, 2025.
According to the Commission, the search was conducted after officers obtained court warrants to inspect the campus and the residences of several officials associated with KIHBT and the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA).
EACC stated that the operation was prompted by reports alleging that some instructors had been soliciting money from students scheduled for test-drive examinations.
It was further alleged that students were required to pay a facilitation fee of Sh3,100 in order to pass the exams.
According to information received by investigators, students who did not pay the alleged fee were reportedly marked as unsuccessful. EACC also noted claims that some students allegedly received passing grades without undertaking the practical tests.
The Commission added that it is examining allegations that official tuition fees—set at Sh65,000 plus Sh1,050 for registration and payable only through the school’s designated pay bill—may have been circumvented.
Some students reportedly informed investigators that they paid Sh40,000 directly to instructors instead of using official channels.
EACC says preliminary inquiries have identified mobile money transactions that may be relevant to the investigation. These include alleged transfers amounting to more than Sh34 million over three years through one set of mobile numbers and an additional Sh8 million through another.
During the operation, officers arrested one suspect and recovered Sh171,000 in an envelope found inside the suspect’s jacket. Other materials believed to be of evidentiary value were also collected for analysis. The suspect was processed at Kisii Police Station pending further investigations.
In a statement, the Commission reaffirmed its commitment to addressing corruption risks in public institutions and encouraged members of the public to continue reporting suspected wrongdoing through its toll-free hotline and regional offices.
EACC is a constitutional commission established under Section 3(1) of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011. Its mandate, rooted in the Constitution and strengthened by national legislation, includes combating and preventing corruption, economic crime, and unethical conduct in public service.
The Commission is composed of a Chairperson and four commissioners appointed in accordance with the Constitution and the EACC Act, supported by a Secretariat headed by the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
To fulfill its mandate, EACC collects information from various sources, including members of the public, government agencies, private sector actors, and the media. Reports can be made at the Integrity Centre headquarters in Nairobi, at regional offices nationwide, or through Huduma Centres.
The Commission maintains that it will continue strengthening oversight and promoting integrity in public institutions across the country.
