{
  "id": 14904687,
  "title": "EACC arrests NTSA clerk for soliciting Ksh18,000 bribe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/eacc-arrests-ntsa-clerk-for-soliciting-ksh18-000-bribe",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-16T08:10:49.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/eacc-arrests-ntsa-clerk-for-soliciting-ksh18000-bribe/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer from the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters, accusing him of soliciting and receiving a bribe to expedite the issuance of a driving licence. The suspect, Joseph Njoroge Kihuna, was apprehended on Wednesday following an investigation into a complaint from a matatu driver. According to the complaint, Kihuna demanded Ksh18,000 in exchange for processing the licence. During the arrest, Kihuna was found in possession of Ksh8,000, part of the alleged bribe, within the NTSA headquarters premises. He was subsequently taken to the Integrity Centre for further processing before being released on a cash bail of Ksh50,000 pending the ongoing investigations. The EACC emphasized its dedication to combating bribery at service delivery points, aiming to restore public trust and enhance access to high-quality services for all citizens.",
  "summary": "The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a clerical officer attached to the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) headquarters for allegedly soliciting and receiving a bribe to facilitate the processing of a driving licence. The officer, identified as Joseph Njoroge Kihuna, was arrested on Wednesday following investigations into a complaint by a matatu […] The post…",
  "key_points": [
    "EACC arrests NTSA clerk Joseph Njoroge Kihuna",
    "Kihuna demanded Ksh18,000 bribe for expediting licence",
    "Clerk held Ksh8,000 at headquarters during arrest"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}