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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, focused on anti-corruption prevention and institutional accountability.

2026-05-082026-11-03

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  1. May 2026
  2. 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
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EACC urges surveyors to uphold integrity and protect public land

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The EACC Chairperson warned surveyors against land corruption during the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya conference, emphasizing that such corruption has serious long-term consequences for communities and that practitioners must exercise diligence in decisions concerning land ownership and management.

29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 29 October

  1. EACC urges surveyors to uphold integrity and protect public land

    The EACC Chairperson warned surveyors against land corruption during the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya conference, emphasizing that such corruption has serious long-term consequences for communities and that practitioners must exercise diligence in decisions concerning land ownership and management.

    29 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Wednesday 14 October

  1. EACC, independent offices call for stronger public accountability

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and other independent oversight institutions have renewed calls for stronger accountability, transparency and prudent use of public resources. EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde attended a consultative meeting of heads of Commissions and Independent Offices on October 13, 2026, where officials discussed ways to improve coordination and strengthen public service delivery.

    14 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

  2. EACC, oversight bodies push accountability coordination

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and heads of independent oversight institutions met to discuss stronger coordination on accountability, transparency, and prudent use of public resources. The meeting, chaired by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu, focused on strengthening inter-institutional cooperation and improving public service delivery.

    14 October 2026 · Capital News →

Tuesday 6 October

  1. EACC chairs urges politicians to debate ideas without insults

    EACC Chairperson David Oginde has accused political leaders of teaching young people abusive language through their conduct and rhetoric, urging them to avoid insulting, abusing or demeaning opponents ahead of the 2027 General Election rather than focusing on selling their ideas.

    6 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

  1. EACC proposes automated system for wealth declarations

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is pushing to digitize the Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities (DIALs) process to strengthen monitoring of public officers' financial interests and prevent conflict of interest, which EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde says drives the majority of corruption cases.

    2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Thursday 1 October

  1. EACC pushes automation of wealth declarations to prevent conflicts

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is promoting automation of public officers' wealth declarations and integration with government digital platforms to detect conflicts of interest and reduce corruption cases. EACC Chairperson David Oginde told a Public Service Commission workshop that stronger digital systems would improve scrutiny of income, assets, and liabilities across institutions.

    1 October 2026 · Capital News →

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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