Operations at the Kisii County lands offices came to a standstill on Wednesday afternoon after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers from Nairobi stormed the office and apprehended six officials.
Lands registrar Mr Steve Mokaya, and one broker are among the 6 officers who were arrested over corrupt dealings.
Kisii lands office staff who were apprehended. [Source/Dennis Chacha.]
EACC official David Kanyara said members of the public have been raising complains about the dubious dealings at the lands office for a long time.
"The lands registrar together with other staff members have been colluding with cartels to grab lands and asking for bribes from poor residents before processing their land titles. It is time for the law to take its course," he said.
Kanyara said members of the public should report anyone engaging in corruption to EACC.
Corrupt Kisii lands office staff being escorted into a police land cruiser after they were arrested by EACC. [Source/Dennis Chacha.]
"The suspects will be arraigned in court anytime from Thursday to serve as an example to county workers engaging in corruption," he added.
The official assured that the war on graft will continue and EACC will not spare anyone.
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