EACC empowers PCF officials in integrity assurance
20:12:2024: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)’s National Integrity Academy has trained senior officials from the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) in Integrity Assurance.
The training aims to build their capacity to spearhead anti-corruption initiatives within their institution, including corruption prevention, policy development, reporting mechanisms, and monitoring and evaluation.
Addressing the participants, the academy’s head, Dr. Josphine Monyi, highlighted professionals’ critical role in combating corruption within the public service.
“We invite professionals to join in the fight against corruption. I kindly urge you to be ethical and active participants in this fight,” she said. Dr. Monyi also encouraged participant feedback to enhance the course’s effectiveness.
Participants engaged in practical sessions, individual projects, and comprehensive course content to equip them with the tools to implement effective anti-corruption measures. The programme, which ran from December 16 to December 20, 2024, is part of broader efforts by the EACC to equip public officials across ministries, agencies, and county governments with the tools to uphold integrity and transparency in their work. Policyholders Compensation Fund Enhances Insurance Sector Confidence.
Mr. Patrick Ashiruma (in the photo above), assistant director at the academy, applauded participants for their cooperation and active involvement. He commended their efforts throughout the training period and expressed confidence in their ability to apply the concepts learned. Ashiruma challenged the attendees to become integrity ambassadors, emphasizing their potential to add value to the Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF). “I believe you will be our integrity ambassadors and make a meaningful impact,” he said.
The Policyholders Compensation Fund (PCF) is a State Corporation under the National Treasury established through Legal Notice No. 105 of 2004. It began operations in January 2005. The fund’s primary role is to compensate claimants of insurers placed under statutory management while also boosting public confidence in the insurance sector. It was created in response to the collapse of several insurance companies before 2005 and operates under Section 179 of the Insurance Act (Cap 487) and the 2014 amendment regulations.
All the attendees were awarded certificates, having completed the Integrity Assurance Training course.
