A partnership for the environment
11:04:205: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a compliance monitoring exercise in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry.
This follows the Commission’s 2018 review of the Ministry’s systems, which identified 150 corruption prevention interventions. The review’s findings were formally handed over to the Ministry in June 2019.
Speaking during the launch on March 27, 2025, at the Ministry’s Headquarters at NHIF Building in Nairobi, the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Environment and Climate Change, Dr. Eng. Festus Ng’eno, expressed his full support for the ongoing collaboration, emphasizing that the outcomes of the exercise will not only improve service delivery but also foster a cleaner healthier, and more sustainable environment for both current and future generations.
The decision to undertake the compliance monitoring, said Mr. Vincent Okong’o, Director Preventive Services at EACC,was driven by several allegations of funds embezzlement, abuse of office, procurement irregularities, and maladministration within the Ministry.
“I urge the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry to view the findings from the 2018 examination as an opportunity to enhance service delivery. The full implementation of these recommendations will strengthen governance, promote transparency, and improve public service,” he said.
The Ministry of Environment, Climate Change, and Forestry plays a crucial role in managing and safeguarding Kenya’s natural resources, ensuring sustainable use, and addressing the impacts of climate change.
