
EACC raids Thika Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo's home, Ksh.2M cash recovered in graft probe
- Published By The Statesman For The Statesman Digital
- 4 months ago
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a probe into allegations of bribery against Thika Law Courts Chief Magistrate Stellah Atambo.
In a statement issued on Thursday, the anti-graft body said it had received numerous complaints against Chief Magistrate Atambo, upon which it conducted a raid on her residence and recovered Ksh.2,070,000 in cash inside a laptop bag.
“EACC wishes to confirm that it is conducting investigations against Stellah Atambo, Chief Magistrate, Thika Law Courts following numerous complaints alleging that she demands and receives bribes from accused persons in criminal matters before her,” EACC stated.
Read Also: Safaricom CEO’s police bodyguard charged with murder after bar shooting
"The Commission upon obtaining search warrants, conducted searches at the residences of the Chief Magistrate and the Clerk to obtain relevant documents and information to support the investigations. A total of Kes2,070,000 in cash, suspected to be proceeds of corruption was recovered inside a laptop bag at the residence of Hon. Atambo among various documents relevant to the investigations."
The Magistrate was later escorted to the EACC headquarters for grilling as investigations into the matter continue.
Share on
Tags
SHARE YOUR COMMENT
MORE STORIES FOR YOU
Trending Stories
DJ Mo’s former illicit lo...
- Published By Jane
- January 15, 2024
Mapenzi! Zari and Tanasha...
- Published By Jane
- October 24, 2023
Zuchu Speaks on Diamond P...
- Published By Jane
- October 12, 2023
Hio Ni Upumbavu Wasituche...
- Published By Jane
- November 8, 2023
RECOMMENDED FOR YOU
Love Without Likes: Why P...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
Revealed: Inside The Secr...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
What is The Difference Be...
- Published By The
- July 21, 2025
The 5 Challenges and Solu...
- Published By The
- July 17, 2025
Latest Stories
Important Things You Need...
- Published By The
- July 24, 2025
How to Break Free From Mo...
- Published By The
- July 24, 2025
10 Tips For Building Weal...
- Published By The
- July 24, 2025
They Made America's Cloth...
- Published By The
- July 24, 2025