EACC arrests Kilgoris ODPP prosecutor for alleged bribery

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested Japheth Ouko Mayore Isaboke, the Principal Prosecution Counsel in charge of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) Kilgoris, on charges of soliciting a bribe.

Isaboke is accused of demanding Ksh 50,000 from a businessman in exchange for fast-tracking a court case.

The amount was later negotiated down to Ksh 40,000. However, the businessman refused to comply and reported the matter to the EACC.

Following the complaint, the Commission carried out a successful operation that led to Isaboke’s arrest on Sunday, 16th February 2025.

The suspect was apprehended while accepting Ksh 20,000 as part of the agreed bribe.

Isaboke was subsequently held at Kisii Police Station and later released on a Ksh 30,000 cash bail, pending the completion of investigations.

The EACC has reiterated its commitment to tackling corruption and promoting integrity within government institutions, emphasizing the importance of reporting such cases to ensure accountability.

The investigation into the matter is ongoing.