The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) official over allegations of 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 Debt Refunds Department in Kisumu, allegedly demanded KSh100,000 from a construction company to facilitate the removal of outstanding tax arrears amounting to KSh4.5 million from the iTax system.
Following preliminary investigations, the EACC mounted an operation that led to the suspect’s arrest while allegedly receiving KSh30,000 in bribe money.
Obilo was arrested in Kisumu on September 14, 2026, and booked at Kisumu Central Police Station for processing and statement recording.
