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  • EACC targets the youth to accelerate efforts in corruption war

    EACC targets the youth to accelerate efforts in corruption war

    Students have been challenged to reject corruption, dishonesty, and academic fraud and instead embrace integrity as a foundation for national transformation.

    Speaking during the during the launch of the Ethics and Integrity Club at Mount Kenya University (MKU), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr. David Oginde challenged students to take a firm stand against corruption, warning that dishonesty continues to erode the country’s moral and economic fabric.

    The launch, themed “Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership,” brought together leaders from the anti-corruption sector, academia, and government who urged young people to become champions of ethical conduct in society.

    He expressed concern over findings showing that many young people increasingly view dishonest practices as acceptable, including tax evasion, corruption, fake academic certificates, and plagiarism.

    The EACC chair noted that the commission surveys reveal many young people do not see harm in dishonesty. He added that they are witnessing an upsurge in plagiarism among university students and sometimes overwhelmed by investigations involving fake certificates, including cases of people holding very senior positions.

    Dr. Oginde questioned why students would pursue shortcuts instead of earning genuine qualifications through hard work and commitment. MKU Principal for Corporate Services and Director of Partnerships and Linkages, Prof. Peter Wanderi, said the university had already developed a common unit on ethics, integrity, and responsible citizenship to strengthen value-based education.

    He said the course unit had been approved by the university management and further endorsed by the Deans Committee, following consultations between the university leadership and a high-level delegation from the ethics sector.

    Prof. Wanderi noted that the initiative aligns with MKU’s institutional values and commitment to integrity. He added that the collaboration between MKU and ethics institutions is expected to enhance awareness, strengthen institutional partnerships, and encourage student-led integrity initiatives and policy discussions within universities.

    Principal Secretary in the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, urged young people to embrace values and ethical leadership that can positively transform the country.

    “I beseech you with humility to move forward while holding firmly to values and ethos that can transform the country. Change must happen in a manner that does not become disastrous to us,” said Jacobs.

    He challenged students to change their mindset and approach national issues differently, urging them to see opportunities rather than obstacles. Jacobs called on students to walk together in promoting integrity and national transformation.

    The Ethics and Integrity Club launch is part of broader efforts under the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF), a partnership and governance initiative aimed at fostering a unified and integrated fight against corruption across institutions.

  • EACC hosts Justice Sector Dialogue to strengthen anti-corruption efforts

    EACC hosts Justice Sector Dialogue to strengthen anti-corruption efforts

    The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is this week convening a high-level stakeholders’ dialogue aimed at reviewing progress, identifying opportunities, and charting future actions in the fight against corruption.

    The justice sector forum, taking place in Nakuru, brings together key institutions to align efforts within their respective mandates and enhance coordination in combating corruption and economic crimes.

    The dialogue was officially opened by Mwaniki Gachoka, Judge of the Court of Appeal, on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome. He was joined by George Murugara, Chairperson of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly, EACC Chairperson David Oginde, and EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud.

    In a speech delivered on her behalf, Chief Justice Koome underscored milestones achieved through the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), which she chairs. She noted that the council has strengthened efficiency and effectiveness across the justice chain, from investigation to prosecution and adjudication of corruption cases.

    She highlighted key gains made over the past year, including the rollout of the Anti-Corruption Strategic Guidelines Framework for Kenya’s Justice Sector and the Guidelines for the Expeditious Trial of Corruption and Economic Crime Cases in Special Magistrates’ Courts, launched in March and October 2025 respectively.

    “The primary objective of these guidelines is to ensure the just, fair, timely and expeditious disposal of corruption and economic crime cases,” she said.

    The Chief Justice further challenged stakeholders to critically examine investigation timelines, prosecutorial preparedness, and case management within the courts. She urged sustained coordination among institutions and reaffirmed the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening its role in the justice chain.

    In his welcoming remarks, EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud emphasized the need for a cohesive and coordinated justice sector that delivers on public expectations. He noted that the dialogue is anchored on the NCAJ’s mission to promote a consultative approach in the administration of justice by bringing together key actors to jointly develop and implement reform priorities in the criminal justice system.

    EACC Chairperson David Oginde called for a united front in the fight against corruption, stressing the interdependence of institutions despite their constitutional independence.

    “When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. Working together presents an opportunity to defeat the dragon of corruption,” he said.

    Dr. Oginde further urged participants to candidly confront existing challenges, collaborate across institutional boundaries, and commit to translating deliberations into concrete action.

    The forum has drawn participation from a broad spectrum of institutions, including the Judiciary, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and Transparency International Kenya, among others.

    The dialogue continues with expert presentations and stakeholder engagements aimed at advancing Kenya’s anti-corruption agenda.