Two Traffic Officers Arrested for Bribery on Busy Coastal Highway

Kenya, 24 December 2025 - Two traffic police officers have been arrested along the busy Likoni–Lungalunga road in a renewed push to stamp out roadside bribery during the festive season.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said the officers, both attached to the Diani Traffic Base, were apprehended following an intelligence-led operation prompted by repeated complaints from motorists.

Drivers using the coastal highway had reported frequent demands for cash in exchange for being allowed to proceed, often without any traffic checks being carried out.

According to the commission, Police Constables Agnes Longoet and Alphanus Anayo were caught in the act of soliciting bribes from motorists during the operation.

Investigators said the officers allegedly targeted drivers at random, turning routine roadblocks into opportunities for extortion rather than enforcing traffic laws.

In a statement, the EACC described the arrests as part of a wider campaign to protect the public from corruption, especially at a time when travel spikes across the country.

“We are intensifying surveillance and intelligence gathering on major roads to ensure public services are delivered with integrity,” the commission said.

The Likoni–Lungalunga route is a vital link between Mombasa and Kwale County and has long been associated with complaints of bribery and harassment by rogue officers.

With increased holiday travel, motorists often feel pressured to pay bribes to avoid delays or penalties, a practice authorities say undermines road safety and public trust.