The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a traffic police officer over allegations of demanding a bribe.
The officer had arrested a motorist and detained his motor vehicle claiming that he did not have valid motor vehicle insurance.
It is alleged that he demanded a bribe as a condition for releasing the vehicle.
The complainant however refused to bow to the demands and reported the matter to the anti-corruption body which launched an investigation leading to the arrest.
Following his arrest on December 14, the officer was detained pending further processing at the Commission.
EACC has preferred the charges of bribery contrary to section 6(1) (a) as read with Section 18 of the Bribery Act of 2016.
Confirming the arrest, EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi said the Commission is enhancing surveillance on highways across the country during the holiday season to enforce anti-corruption laws.
"Corruption on the roads can lead to fatal accidents arising from the operation of unroadworthy vehicles and other violations of traffic laws," he said.
The Commission also pointed out that some motorists deliberately violate traffic laws and then seek to bribe their way of law enforcement actions.
In this regard, motorists have been advised to comply with all traffic laws and report any suspected incidents of corruption to EACC for action.
"The Commission will continue to work closely with the Inspector General of Police and other government officials in taming the menace of traffic corruption," Ngumbi said.