EACC Uncovers Bribery Ring at National Treasury’s Pensions Office

EACC Uncovers Bribery Ring at National Treasury’s Pensions Office

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has unearthed a major bribery syndicate at the heart of the National Treasury’s Pensions Department, shaking public trust and sparking outrage nationwide.

Following months of agony reported by members of the public, the EACC launched a two-month sting operation that led to the arrest of four suspects on Thursday, July 17.

Among the arrested are two senior pension officers, a chief clerical officer, and shockingly, an intern—all accused of running a cash-for-service scheme inside the public office.

“Kenyans were being forced to pay bribes to get what they are already entitled to,” stated EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi.

The public had long complained of unnecessary delays and harsh treatment whenever they sought services from the Pensions Department. But now, the true cause of those delays has finally come to light.

“This wasn’t random. It was a highly coordinated operation that exploited vulnerable citizens desperate for help,” EACC added.

Investigations revealed the group used a mobile money paybill account to collect bribes. The most disturbing detail? The account was registered under the name of the intern’s mother, allegedly to conceal the money trail.

“In just two years, Ksh10,523,044 was moved through this paybill account. The suspects received different amounts at different times,” EACC reported.

The bribes were not small either. Members of the public had to part with thousands just to get their pension files processed faster. This unethical trade thrived until the EACC moved in with hidden surveillance, evidence gathering, and swift arrests.

The four are currently held at Integrity Centre Police Station. They will be transferred to Kilimani Police Station for continued investigations and eventual prosecution.

This latest exposure follows a similar scandal in April, when EACC officers nabbed two civil registration officials in Kakamega for taking bribes from applicants.

Back in March, another arrest was made at the Lands Control Board, where a government official was caught red-handed receiving a Ksh70,000 bribe.

“We are not backing down. We’ll continue rooting out corruption, no matter where it hides,” said EACC boss Twalib Mbarak.

This operation is a stern warning to corrupt officials in all sectors—Kenyans are watching, and so is the EACC.

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EACC Uncovers Bribery Ring at National Treasury’s Pensions Office