Kasarani Police Station under scrutiny again: Inspector demanded bribe from pregnant woman before releasing her

A police inspector in Kasarani Division has been charged with bribery. The officer, who has not been named, was arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on July 27, 2023, for allegedly demanding a bribe from a complainant in order to release his pregnant girlfriend who had been arrested and detained at Kasarani Police Station.

The inspector was arraigned in court on July 28, 2023, and pleaded not guilty to the charges. She was released on a cash bail of Sh300,000 or a bond of Sh500,000 with a surety of the same amount. The case will be mentioned on August 22, 2023.

The inspector failed to show up in court for plea-taking on July 28, 2023. Instead, her lawyer informed the court that she had fallen ill and applied to defer the plea for two weeks. The court granted the application and ordered that the matter proceeds on August 9, 2023.

The inspector’s arrest is a reminder that corruption is a serious problem in Kenya. It is important for law enforcement officers to uphold the law and to not engage in corrupt practices. The EACC’s investigation and prosecution of this case is a step in the right direction in the fight against corruption.