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Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission

Also known as: EACC

Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission — investigates and prosecutes corruption cases, conducts public awareness campaigns on integrity and ethical leadership.

2026-04-242026-06-13

In coverage

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  1. May 2026
  2. Citizen Digital

    Investigations by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) established that the suspect, Florah Lipesa Koloba, allegedly forged a Diploma certificate in Community Health Nursing from Kenya Medical Training College (KMTC), a Nursing Certificate from the Nursing Council, an

    Former Masinde Muliro University employee charged with forgery of academic certificates
  3. Citizen Digital

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has already begun its inquiry, and with FIFA demanding a full justification for the NEC's actions, the "KSh.42M ghost" continues to haunt the hallways of the federation.

    Inside Mariga’s affidavit & what it says about CHAN scandal
  4. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThree people have been arrested by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in the ongoing crackdown on the use of forged academic certificates.

    Three arrested as EACC tightens grip on fake academic certificate crackdown
  5. Citizen Digital

    PHOTO | COURTESY Audio By Vocalize Detectives from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested three officials in an ongoing crackdown on the use of forged academic certificates to secure employment in public institutions.

    Nairobi Water employees among three officials arrested over fake academic certificates
  6. Capital News

    The letter was copied to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), National Construction Authority (NCA), Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Nairobi Governor Johnso

    South C residents give CS Wahome 7-day ultimatum over delayed probe into deadly building collapse
  7. Citizen Digital

    EACC, FBI deepen ties in fight against transnational graft By Citizen Reporter May 12, 2026 07:00 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter FBI Deputy Director Andrew Bailey and EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud during a meeting

    EACC, FBI deepen ties in fight against transnational graft
  8. Citizen Digital

    MKU to partner with EACC in mobilising youth on Integrity Training By Moses Ngige May 11, 2026 05:53 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter File image showing Mount Kenya University.

    MKU to partner with EACC in mobilising youth on Integrity Training
  9. The Standard

    Audio By VocalizeThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) have reaffirmed their partnership in combating corruption, money laundering and other transnational financial crimes.

    EACC, FBI deepen joint fight against corruption and illicit financial flows
  10. Citizen Digital

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    Kang’ata vows to keep ‘telling truth to power’ as he cites past intimidation of leaders
  11. Capital News

    NAIROBI, Kenya, May 8 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has renewed its warning to public and state officers against engaging in partisan politics while serving in office, saying such conduct undermines public trust and violates the principles of neutrality outli

    EACC Warns Public Officers Against Partisan Politics Ahead of 2027 Polls
Society

Court freezes Sh16.9 million in accounts of suspended Nairobi official

The News

The High Court has frozen bank accounts belonging to suspended Nairobi City County official Patrick Analoh Akivaga and his wife for six months after the EACC recovered Sh65 million in cash during a raid on their home. The preservation orders bar them from withdrawing or transferring funds pending completion of investigations.

Why it matters

High Court freezing of Sh16.9 million in accounts for suspended Nairobi official follows major EACC raid, signalling escalating corruption asset recovery action.

16 hours ago · The Standard

Today

  1. Court freezes Sh16.9 million in accounts of suspended Nairobi official

    The High Court has frozen bank accounts belonging to suspended Nairobi City County official Patrick Analoh Akivaga and his wife for six months after the EACC recovered Sh65 million in cash during a raid on their home. The preservation orders bar them from withdrawing or transferring funds pending completion of investigations.

    16 hours ago · The Standard

Yesterday

  1. Nyamira Assembly clerk charged in Ksh.30M tender fraud case

    Nyamira County Assembly Clerk Duke Simeon Onyari was arraigned on corruption charges for allegedly awarding a tender for the county assembly office block construction to Jetta Builders Limited despite the company not being the lowest evaluated bidder, conferring an unlawful benefit of over Ksh.30.2 million. He pleaded not guilty to two charges including wilful failure to comply with procurement laws and was freed on Ksh.400,000 cash bail.

    22 hours ago · Citizen Digital

  2. 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

  3. Court freezes accounts of suspended official after EACC raid

    The High Court has frozen bank accounts belonging to suspended Nairobi City County official Patrick Analoh Akivaga and his wife for six months after the EACC recovered Sh65 million in cash during a raid on their home. Justice Rose Ougo issued preservation orders barring them from withdrawing, transferring, or disposing of funds in four bank accounts pending investigation completion.

    12 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 11 June

  1. North Rift water auditor arrested over Ksh.400K bribery claim

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission arrested Michael Maleya Omondi, an auditor at the North Rift Valley Development Water Agency, after a contractor complained he had demanded Ksh.400,000 in exchange for a favourable audit report. Omondi was released on a cash bail of Ksh.100,000 pending investigation completion.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Water utility worker convicted for forged degree, jailed five years

    A former Revenue Collection Assistant at Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company has been convicted after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission established that he forged a Bachelor of Commerce degree certificate from the University of Nairobi to secure employment and unlawfully earned public funds.

    11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. 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

  4. Treasury CS proposes Sh4.8 trillion budget with anti-corruption boost

    Treasury CS John Mbadi has proposed Sh50 billion for Parliament, Sh30.4 billion for the Judiciary, and Sh5.1 billion for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission in the 2026-27 budget, saying these allocations will intensify anti-corruption efforts and reinforce public sector integrity. The budget also includes Sh51.5 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure, forest conservation allocations, and environment management funding.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Rift Valley leads Kenya in illicit alcohol seizures

    Between January 2024 and May 2026, security agencies confiscated 493,073 litres of illicit alcohol in Kenya's Rift Valley region, the highest volume in the country, according to data presented to Parliament by the Deputy Inspector General of Police. Arrests related to illicit alcohol offences in the region fell from 16,040 in 2024 to 532 in the first five months of 2026, which police attributed to progress in efforts to curb the trade.

    11 June 2026 · The Standard

Tuesday 9 June

  1. EACC arrests Kiambu prosecutor over Sh500,000 bribery allegations

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Beatrice Manyara Chepkemoi, a prosecutor at Kiambu Law Courts, after she allegedly received Sh500,000 to influence the outcome of a court case. She is being held at the Integrity Centre pending processing and further legal action.

    9 June 2026 · Capital News

  2. Uasin Gishu lands officer charged with bribery

    A clerical officer at the Uasin Gishu lands office was arraigned and charged with receiving a bribe to facilitate land subdivision; investigations established he solicited Ksh. 100,000 from a complainant and received part of it.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. Prison commissioner directs farms expansion amid land-grabbing concerns

    Kenya's prison commissioner-general has directed correctional facilities to expand farming and livestock production to boost revenue, but the initiative faces challenges from illegal land acquisitions on prison properties across the country.

    9 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. EACC launches week-long anti-corruption awareness drive in Kakamega

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has begun a week-long public awareness campaign in Kakamega County to encourage residents to fight corruption and promote ethical leadership, with officials visiting 57 markets and shopping centres to engage the public on integrity, accountability and good governance.

    9 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

Sunday 7 June

  1. Opinion: Northern Kenya judged by outsiders who ignore funding disparities

    An opinion piece argues that national discourse on Northern Kenya relies on stereotypes and shifting accusations (insecurity, piracy, corruption) while ignoring that county governments receive only a fraction of nationally raised revenue, approximately 85 per cent of which is controlled centrally.

    7 June 2026 · The Standard

Saturday 6 June

  1. Senator Omtatah calls for Senate inquiry into Affordable Housing projects

    Senator Okiya Omtatah has requested a Senate inquiry into the Affordable Housing Programme, citing Auditor-General findings that flagged projects for lacking proper land ownership documentation and failing to follow legal procedures governing land allocation and public participation. Omtatah warned that the programme risks becoming "a cover for land grabbing."

    6 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. DPP approves manslaughter charges against Nairobi planning officials

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved manslaughter charges against suspended Nairobi County Planning Chief Patrick Analo Akivaga and his successor Dominic Mutegi over the January 2 collapse of Manzil Towers building in South C that killed two security guards. Analo also faces charges of abuse of office and neglect of official duty, and investigators recovered more than Sh65 million in cash at his residence during a separate corruption probe.

    6 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Nairobi officer's arrest exposes systemic corruption at City Hall

    The arrest of Nairobi's Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo Akivaga and seizure of millions from his home highlights deeper systemic failures at City Hall that enabled corruption. A February 2026 Ombudsperson report had previously cited abuse of power and urged his criminal prosecution alongside four others.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

  4. DPP approves manslaughter charges for South C building collapse

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved six charges against over 40 suspects in connection with the January 2026 South C building collapse that killed two people. Former Nairobi Urban Planning Chief Officer Patrick Analo faces abuse of office and neglect of official duty charges, while others including Daniel Alphonse Odhiambo, Gideon Chege Mwangf, Abdishakur Muse Mohamed and Yussuf Mohamed Yussuf will face manslaughter charges.

    6 June 2026 · The Standard

Friday 5 June

  1. DPP approves manslaughter charges for Manzil Towers building collapse

    The Director of Public Prosecutions has approved prosecution of dozens of individuals, including senior public officials, developers, engineers and architects, over the January 2026 collapse of Manzil Towers in Nairobi's South C area. The office determined there is sufficient evidence and a realistic prospect of conviction against those implicated in the tragedy.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. Nairobi chief officer released on bail in corruption investigation

    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.

    5 June 2026 · Capital News

  3. Nairobi Governor suspends chief officer over corruption allegations

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo following his arrest by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission over alleged corruption. The suspension comes after the anti-graft agency recovered approximately Ksh.65.3 million in cash from residences linked to the official during investigations into alleged irregular approval of building plans and suspected bribery.

    5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. Nairobi planning chief arrested in latest city hall corruption case

    The arrest of Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Planning Patrick Analo adds to a series of scandals affecting Nairobi City County governance.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  5. Sakaja suspends two county officials amid corruption allegations

    Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja has suspended Patrick Analo, Urban Planning Chief Officer, after his arrest in possession of Sh65 million at his residence, with the EACC recovering Sh51,300,000 and $113,000 plus documents suggesting disproportionate assets. Sakaja also suspended Finance County Executive Member Charles Kerich, who was recently sentenced to three months in prison for contempt over a Sh106 million debt.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

  6. EACC raids Nairobi County official's home over corruption allegations

    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.

    5 June 2026 · The Standard

Thursday 4 June

  1. Nairobi MCAs call for lifestyle audits after officer's arrest

    Nairobi MCAs have called for lifestyle audits on all Chief Officers and county government employees following the arrest of the Chief Officer for Planning by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The MCAs said they will push for the audits once the County Assembly resumes sittings, citing concerns over corruption, weak oversight, and unplanned developments in the city.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  2. EACC investigates 35 Narok MCAs for assembly floor fighting

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has launched investigations into alleged unethical conduct by 35 Members of the County Assembly in Narok following chaotic scenes and physical altercations on the assembly floor on May 19, 2026. The incident is believed to have been triggered by disputes over changes in the Assembly leadership.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  3. EACC recovers Ksh.65.3 million from Nairobi County officer

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission recovered over Ksh.65 million in cash from the residence of Patrick Analo Akivaga, Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning at Nairobi County, as part of a corruption probe. The cash, recovered in two batches of Ksh.51.3 million and USD 130,000, was hidden in his vehicle's boot, alongside title deeds, motor vehicle documents, and other items.

    4 June 2026 · Citizen Digital

  4. EACC recovers Sh65 million cash raiding city planning official's home

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission recovered more than Sh65 million in cash during a search at Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo's residence in Syokimau, Machakos County, as part of investigations into alleged corruption and economic crimes. The operation yielded Sh51.3 million and USD 113,000 in cash, along with documents and electronic devices including title deeds, laptops, and mobile phones.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News

  5. EACC arrests Nairobi urban planning chief over unexplained assets

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has arrested Nairobi County Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning Patrick Analo Akivaga after recovering millions of shillings in cash from his home and vehicle. Investigators suspect he received more than Sh170 million through suspicious deposits between 2019/20 and 2025/26 financial years and allege his assets appear disproportionate to his legitimate income.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News

  6. SHA appoints Winfred Nthiani as Assistant Director of Corporate Communication

    The Social Health Authority has appointed Winfred Nduku Nthiani as Assistant Director for Corporate Communication following a competitive recruitment process that attracted 100 applicants and narrowed to seven shortlisted candidates interviewed on Wednesday.

    4 June 2026 · Capital News

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