Two senior Port Health officers at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) were apprehended by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The EACC reported that during a Monday operation, a significant amount of cash was found on the officials.
The officers, identified as Dedan Kamau Ndungu and Esther Mwihaki Mwangi, were arrested late Monday for allegedly issuing Yellow Fever vaccination certificates to foreign nationals without administering the required vaccination.
EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi stated that the suspects violated health laws meant to prevent the spread of Yellow Fever by soliciting and accepting bribes in exchange for the certificates.
Following their arrest, the suspects were initially detained at the JKIA Police Station. On Tuesday, they were transferred to the EACC Police Station, where they are currently being held.
The Commission reaffirmed its commitment to continuing its crackdown on corrupt public officials to safeguard the integrity of Kenya’s public institutions.