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David Oginde

Also known as: EACC Chairperson David Oginde · Commissioner David Oginde · Dr David Oginde · Dr. David Oginde · Dr. Oginde

Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, leading shift to prevention-focused approach against corruption and money laundering.

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  1. June 2026
  2. Capital News

    David Oginde challenged students to take a firm stand against corruption, warning that dishonesty continues to erode the country’s moral and economic fabric.

    EACC targets the youth to accelerate efforts in corruption war.
  3. The Standard

    Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr David Oginde urged learners to reject corruption, examination malpractice, plagiarism and the use of fake academic certificates, warning that such shortcuts undermine national development.“Stand up against corruption.

    University students targeted as country intensifies war on graft
  4. May 2026
  5. Citizen Digital

    Muiru, the EACC Vice-Chairperson, conveyed apologies from the Commission Chair, Commissioner David Oginde, as she led the EACC delegation, which included Col.

    MKU to partner with EACC in mobilising youth on Integrity Training
  6. Capital News

    Speaking during a tree-growing exercise at a recovered section of the Karura Forest on Friday, EACC Chairperson David Oginde said public officials are required by law to serve all Kenyans impartially regardless of political affiliation.

    EACC Warns Public Officers Against Partisan Politics Ahead of 2027 Polls
  7. Capital News

    Speaking during a tree-growing exercise at a recovered section of Karura Forest on Friday, EACC Chairperson David Oginde said individuals who illegally acquire public land should not assume prolonged occupation guarantees ownership.

    EACC Leads Karura Tree Planting On Reclaimed Forest Land, Issues Fresh Warning To Grabbers

Wednesday 15 July

  1. EACC and ODPP plan joint capacity-building against corruption

    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.

    15 July 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 14 July

  1. EACC and ODPP commit to strengthen joint anti-corruption efforts

    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.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

  2. EACC and ODPP commit to strengthening corruption investigation partnership

    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.

    14 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. EACC shifts to prevention strategy, Kenya recovers Sh43bn

    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.

    14 July 2026 · Capital News

Monday 13 July

  1. EACC, LSK call for integrity and institutional strengthening against corruption

    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.

    13 July 2026 · Citizen Digital

Thursday 18 June

  1. EACC warns of rising digital corruption draining public funds

    The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as an emerging graft trend consuming billions of taxpayers' money.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

  2. EACC warns of rising sophisticated digital corruption

    The anti-corruption watchdog has raised concerns over increased digital corruption as an emerging graft trend consuming billions of taxpayers' money.

    18 June 2026 · The Standard

Wednesday 17 June

  1. 43 African countries launch anti-corruption research centre

    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.

    17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EACC chief: technology and collaboration vital to fighting corruption

    EACC Chairperson David Oginde warned that corruption has grown more sophisticated with new technology, and called on anti-corruption agencies to deepen regional cooperation and modernise their tools, including blockchain and artificial intelligence. The EACC hosted the 43rd Heads of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities summit in Nairobi and launched Africa's first Anti-Corruption Research Centre.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

  3. Africa's anti-corruption chiefs convene in Nairobi to tackle graft

    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.

    17 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 12 June

  1. EACC launches ethics club at university to combat youth corruption

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has challenged students to reject corruption and dishonesty at the launch of an Ethics and Integrity Club at Mount Kenya University, citing growing acceptance of unethical practices among young people including tax evasion, fake certificates, and plagiarism.

    12 June 2026 · Capital News

Thursday 11 June

  1. EACC urges university students to lead anti-corruption efforts

    Anti-graft officials have challenged university students to champion ethical leadership and reject corruption, academic fraud, and dishonesty. The Ethics and Integrity club was launched at Mount Kenya University as part of efforts to nurture integrity among young people and build a country where qualifications are earned and leadership is guided by honesty.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Monday 11 May

  1. Mount Kenya University partners with EACC on youth integrity training

    Mount Kenya University and the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission have agreed to partner in leveraging young people's innovation and energy to foster a culture of integrity. The MKU Chairman said integrating integrity and ethics into the Competency-Based Curriculum at primary and secondary school levels would help nurture a conscious generation.

    11 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Friday 8 May

  1. EACC warns public officers against partisan politics before 2027 polls

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has renewed warnings to public and state officers against engaging in partisan politics while in office, saying such conduct undermines public trust and violates constitutional principles of neutrality. EACC Chairperson David Oginde said public officials are required by law to serve all Kenyans impartially regardless of political affiliation.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News

  2. EACC reclaims 18 acres of Karura Forest, warns grabbers

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has recovered approximately 18 acres of Karura Forest that had been illegally allocated to private developers and reclaimed through court process. During a tree-planting exercise where over 1,000 trees were planted, EACC leadership warned that prolonged occupation of illegally acquired public land does not guarantee ownership and such property will eventually be reclaimed.

    8 May 2026 · Capital News

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