EACC, ODPP pledge closer collaboration in fight against corruption, money laundering By Joseph Muia July 14, 2026 06:21 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud said stronger cooperation among …
… EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the commission has also strengthened its enforcement capacity to keep pace with evolving financial crimes, including those involving cryptocurrencies and other virtual assets. …
… We ask God to watch over us so that we can safely vanquish this monster."EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud said this year's African Union theme, 'Scaling Up the Promotion of Integrity and Anti-Corruption Actions Across Africa,' highlights the need for governments, the private sector, civil s …
… EACC’S Chief executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, through the Commission’s Western Regional Manager, said that procurement fraud, proxy contracting, kickbacks, ghost projects, inflated project costs and bursaries awarded to non-existent students as some of the malpractices under inves …
… Speaking at the opening of the Regional Conference on Addressing Corruption and Financial Crimes in the Fisheries Sector in Nairobi on Tuesday, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said corruption in the blue economy has become increasingly transnational, requiring coordinat …
… Subscribe to our newsletterAnd in March this year, EACC warned NG-CDF fund managers and committee members against corruption in the management of constituency funds.EACC’S Chief executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, through the Commission’s Western Regional Manager, said that procureme …
EACC warns politicians against branding public projects with personal names, images By Brian Kimani June 26, 2026 10:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud speaks during a past event. …
NAIROBI, Kenya Jun 19 – Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA). …
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have resolved to conduct joint capacity-building programmes for investigators and prosecutors to strengthen collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have resolved to conduct joint capacity-building programmes for investigators and prosecutors to strengthen collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have reaffirmed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a strategic meeting at the Kenya School of Government.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions have renewed their commitment to closer collaboration in investigating and prosecuting corruption and money laundering cases following a high-level strategic meeting.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has shifted from enforcement-driven campaigns to a prevention-focused approach to combating corruption, saying this strategy has helped Kenya recover and protect more than Sh43 billion in public resources over the past three years. The commission reported recovering Sh7.4 billion in assets, securing court orders forfeiting Sh25.71 billion in corruptly acquired assets, and preventing Sh10.74 billion in losses through early intervention over the same period.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and Law Society of Kenya have renewed calls for greater accountability, stronger institutions and citizen participation in the fight against corruption during African Anti-Corruption Day commemorations. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the commission is increasingly focusing on preventing corruption before it occurs rather than solely prosecuting offenders.
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund has introduced a Quick Response Code system to monitor projects across 290 constituencies and improve transparency in public fund use. The initiative, tabled in Parliament by the NG-CDF Committee chair, aims to give the public easier access to project information and strengthen accountability at the constituency level.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on African countries to establish joint investigation mechanisms, intelligence sharing, and cross-border asset recovery to combat corruption in the fisheries sector. The EACC said stronger regional cooperation among governments and anti-corruption agencies is needed to detect and prosecute corruption while protecting the continent's fisheries resources.
The National Government Constituencies Development Fund has introduced a QR code system to monitor projects across 290 constituencies and improve transparency and accountability in the use of public funds. The initiative was tabled in Parliament by the NG-CDF Committee chairperson, who noted it will enable the public to access project information more easily.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has cautioned state and public officers against branding government-funded projects and programmes with their personal names, images, or political symbols, stating that the practice constitutes abuse of office and misuse of public resources.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), a continental platform bringing together anti-corruption agencies across Africa to strengthen cooperation in preventing and combating corruption. The 8th AAACA Annual General Assembly in Nairobi also established a framework for collaboration in information sharing, capacity building, and joint investigations among member institutions, following an AAACA-World Bank Group Integrity Vice Presidency memorandum of understanding.
EACC CEO Abdi Ahmed Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), representing the Eastern Africa region, placing Kenya among five regional representatives steering AAACA's affairs over the next three years.
43 African countries have officially launched the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC) in Nairobi during the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities. The centre, the first of its kind in Africa, will provide research, training, capacity building and technical support to anti-corruption agencies across the continent.
Senior anti-graft officials from across Africa met in Nairobi for the 8th Annual General Assembly of the Association of African Anti-Corruption Authorities, with the EACC warning that corruption is becoming increasingly sophisticated and technology-driven, and urging collective continental action to strengthen cooperation and asset recovery.
Suspended Nairobi County Chief Officer Patrick Analo was released on Sh500,000 cash bail after his arrest by EACC detectives investigating corruption, unexplained wealth, and money laundering. More than Sh65 million in cash was recovered during a raid at his residence, and he faces charges including conflict of interest, bribery, and abuse of office.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission conducted a raid at the home of Nairobi County's Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo in Machakos County, signaling investigations into alleged misconduct at City Hall.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission seized Sh65.3 million (comprising Sh51.3 million in cash and USD113,000) from the Syokimau residence and vehicle of Nairobi's Chief Officer for Urban Planning, Patrick Analo, during a June 4 raid investigating alleged corruption, including conflict of interest, abuse of office, and possession of unexplained assets.
The African Union Commission has condemned armed clashes in Mogadishu between opposition forces and state security troops, with opposition leaders accusing security forces of attacking residences linked to former political leaders. The violence threatens coordination of Somalia's response to an Ebola outbreak, with Martini Hospital designated as the national testing centre now at risk.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on universities, colleges, examination bodies, and professional regulators to tighten verification of academic qualifications to combat certificate forgery ahead of the 2027 General Elections. The anti-graft agency warned that weak verification processes allow individuals with fake academic papers to access public office and employment, and said it will intensify investigations into academic fraud and recover fraudulently obtained salaries and benefits.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has called on County Assemblies to fully implement the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, and strengthen independent oversight of County Executive operations to enhance accountability and protect public resources. The EACC said the law introduces a stronger framework for asset and wealth declarations, and effectiveness will depend on how faithfully public officials and oversight institutions execute their responsibilities.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Federal Bureau of Investigation have reaffirmed their partnership in combating transnational corruption, money laundering and illicit financial flows, pledging to deepen cooperation in intelligence sharing, investigations, asset tracing and technical support.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the US Federal Bureau of Investigation have reaffirmed their partnership in combating corruption, money laundering and transnational financial crimes, with both institutions emphasising the need for global cooperation to address what they describe as an increasingly cross-border threat to economies and governance systems.
EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud dismissed claims that the commission drops cases or conducts weak investigations, stating that courts determine outcomes, not the commission. He emphasized that Kenyans must understand constitutional freedoms and the appeal process in high-profile cases that have passed through multiple courts.