A new force against corruption: Fresh recruits to bolster anti-graft war
CEO Mr. Abdi A. Mohamud addresses the recruits, joined by Ms. Petronila Kyengo (HRM), David Too (Legal Services), and John Lolkoloi and Vincent Okong’o (Investigation & Preventive Services).
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has strengthened its operational capacity by recruiting over 80 new officers, a move expected to reinforce the national fight against corruption amid increasingly complex governance challenges.
The new hires come at a critical time when corruption is evolving in both scale and sophistication, often involving intricate financial schemes, digital concealment, and entrenched systemic weaknesses. Their addition is set to enhance the Commission’s ability to prevent, investigate, and respond more effectively to corruption risks across sectors.
Speaking during the official onboarding at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete, EACC Secretary/Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud described the recruitment as both a strategic investment and a national responsibility. He emphasized that the Commission’s mandate, anchored in the Constitution and supporting legislation, requires not only technical expertise but also integrity, vigilance, and professionalism.
He identified key priority areas that will guide the Commission’s work, including closer monitoring of capital-intensive public projects, addressing bribery at service delivery points, strengthening asset recovery mechanisms, and deepening collaboration with regulatory and professional bodies to promote compliance and accountability.
EACC leadership also underscored the centrality of values in the Commission’s work. Deputy Director for Human Resource Management Petronila Kyengo called on the new officers to uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct, discipline, and teamwork, noting that corruption is interconnected and demands coordinated institutional responses.
The recruitment signals renewed momentum within the Commission as it seeks to scale up both preventive and enforcement measures. By investing in human capital, EACC aims to enhance its responsiveness to emerging corruption risks while reinforcing public confidence in the country’s integrity framework.
As Kenya continues to confront the challenge of corruption, the strengthening of key institutions such as EACC remains central to safeguarding public resources, improving service delivery, and advancing accountable governance.
