The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday evening arrested former Likoni District Criminal Investigation Officer (DCIO) Charles Onyango KA'galo over alleged corruption.

EACC Spokesperson Eric Ngumbi confirmed to Kenyans.co.ke that KA'galo was arrested on Tuesday at his rural home in Oyugis, Homa Bay County.

He is scheduled to appear before the Mombasa Anti-Corruption Court on Wednesday morning to face charges related to corrupt practices during his tenure.

The officer was detained at Port Police Station pending his court appearance at the Mombasa Court.