David Omondi Omogo, an officer with the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), was charged on Tuesday for allegedly accepting bribes to facilitate the reduction of a company’s tax arrears.

Omogo, who serves in the Domestic Taxes Department, is accused of soliciting KSh5 million from businessman Pascal Ovinda on June 10, 2021, with the intent to improperly lower the tax liabilities of Infinity Benefits Limited, which reportedly owes KRA Sh25 million.

Omogo allegedly requesting an additional KSh2 million just six days later, again aimed at reducing the tax obligations of the same company.

Furthermore, on July 19, 2021, he is said to have accepted KSh200,000 from Ovinda.

Appearing before Milimani Anti-Corruption Chief Magistrate Thomas Nzioka, Omogo firmly denied all charges against him.

Following his arraignment, Omogo was released on bail, set at KSh3 million or an alternative bond of KSh6 million.

This decision allows him to remain free while the legal process unfolds, with the next court mention scheduled for August 12.