The (EACC) on Monday arrested former judge and advocate over an alleged bribery scheme linked to a commercial dispute currently before the High Court.
According to officials at the anti-graft agency, the two were arrested alongside two other suspects following investigations into claims that they demanded a bribe of USD 80,000 (approximately KSh 10.4 million) in connection with the case.
The commission said the arrests were part of ongoing efforts to combat corruption and uphold integrity within the justice system.
Investigators allege that the suspects attempted to solicit the money from parties involved in the dispute in exchange for influencing the outcome of the case. However, the EACC has not disclosed further details about the nature of the commercial matter at the centre of the allegations.
Following their arrest, Mutava and Wachira were processed by investigators and later released on a police cash bail of KSh 2,000 as investigations continue.
The anti-corruption agency said the suspects are expected to cooperate with investigators as authorities finalize the probe before making further legal recommendations, including possible prosecution.
The arrest of the former judge has drawn public attention given Mutava’s previous role in the judiciary. Anti-corruption officials have reiterated that no individual is above the law and that all allegations of bribery and abuse of office will be thoroughly investigated.
The EACC has in recent months intensified investigations targeting corruption within public institutions, particularly cases involving alleged interference with judicial processes.
Authorities indicated that once investigations are complete, the case file will be forwarded to the relevant prosecutorial authorities for review and further action.