In a surprising discovery that has shocked many people in Kenya, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has found evidence suggesting that the Traffic Police in Kenya are taking around Sh3 billion in bribes every month.
This serious claim has caused a lot of anger online and highlights the problem of corruption in this important part of law enforcement.
The EACC, which works to eliminate corruption in public services, shared these findings as part of an investigation into illegal ways of making money that harm Kenya’s government.
Traffic officers on highways and in cities are said to be misusing their power to take money from drivers. They are turning regular traffic stops into a way to gather billions of shillings.
The amount of Sh3 billion is about $23 million USD, and it has quickly become a popular topic on social media.
Bishop David Oginde, the chairperson of the EACC, spoke to the media, saying, “The level of this corruption is very worrying and a betrayal of the trust people have in us.
“Our early findings show that these illegal collections have become a strong and organized operation, with officers taking billions of shillings from Kenyan drivers and taxpayers.”
The commission claims that these bribes come from cash payments for small traffic offenses, fake charges, and “fines” that never reach the government.
Posts on social media show that many Kenyans are angry and feel hopeless. One user, @NairobiDriverKE, wrote, “Sh3 billion a month? No wonder they stop you for nothing and ask for ‘kitu kidogo.’ This must stop!”
Another user, @MkenyaMpya, connected the issue to bigger government problems, tweeting, “From #EndCorruption to this—when will Kenya ever get a break?”
People are searching online for terms like “Kenya police bribes” and “EACC report 2025,” showing that more people are interested in this issue.
The EACC says it has gathered strong evidence, including information from whistleblowers, financial records, and surveillance footage, to back their claims.
The commission plans to take legal action against the officers and their bosses involved in this bribery, and they will work with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to break up this alleged bribery ring.
“No one is above the law,” Oginde promised, saying they will act quickly as public pressure grows.
This scandal comes at a tough time for Kenya, which is already facing economic problems and dissatisfaction with government bodies.
Experts suggest that the Sh3 billion amount is much higher than previous estimates of bribery linked to the traffic police, a group that has faced many accusations of wrongdoing.
In 2023, a report by Transparency International Kenya labeled the police service as the most corrupt institution in the country, a claim that now seems too low based on the EACC’s new findings.
