Teacher Arrested in Bungoma Over Alleged Sh300,000 Bribe for TSC Jobs

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a teacher in Bungoma County accused of soliciting bribes from jobless teachers in exchange for promises of employment with the Teachers Service Commission (TSC). The suspect, Lilian Nelima Buluma, teaches at Friends School Kamusinga Boys High School. She was arrested on October 12, 2026, after preliminary investigations revealed complaints that she demanded Sh100,000 from three unemployed teachers, totaling Sh300,000.

EACC investigators found that Buluma allegedly received Sh150,000 via M-Pesa as part of the bribes. According to the commission, Buluma claimed to have connections with the TSC and other government offices to facilitate the complainants' recruitment. Following her arrest, Buluma was processed at the EACC Western Regional Office and booked at Bungoma Police Station, awaiting the conclusion of investigations.

She could face charges of requesting and receiving a bribe under Section 6 and Section 18 of the Anti-Bribery Act, 2016. The EACC remains committed to fighting corruption and promoting integrity in public service.