The Deputy Speaker of Kiambu County, John Njue Njiru, has been taken into police custody following his arrest on allegations of soliciting a bribe amounting to Ksh.130,000.
Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) apprehended Mr. Njiru, who also serves as the Member of County Assembly (MCA) for Hospital Ward in Thika.
According to the EACC, the MCA is accused of demanding the bribe and requesting a portion of valuable land from a woman in Thika.
The purpose behind these demands was to supposedly “facilitate” and grant permission for the woman to undertake any activities on her land, estimated to be worth Ksh.15 million.
Presently, Mr. Njiru is undergoing extensive questioning by investigators from the anti-graft watchdog at the Integrity Centre Police Station.
The authorities are diligently working to gather evidence and delve into the alleged corruption case involving the deputy speaker.
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As investigations continue, the public eagerly awaits the final verdict and hopes for a fair and transparent legal process that will effectively address corruption in the county and restore public trust in the integrity of public officials.
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