EACC and UNODC strengthen partnership in fight against corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamud, on October 16 2026 held a high-level bilateral meeting with the Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), Dr. Monica Juma, at the United Nations Office in Vienna, to discuss enhanced cooperation in combating corruption and transnational economic crime.

The discussions focused on strengthening law enforcement capacity, advancing the application of forensic technology, and facilitating effective mutual legal assistance across Eastern Africa. These areas are central to addressing the cross-border nature of corruption and safeguarding public resources.

The CEO acknowledged UNODC’s continued support to EACC through the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD) and the UNODC Africa Hub based in Nairobi. He underscored the value of sustained technical cooperation and joint capacity-building initiatives in strengthening institutional effectiveness.

Mr. Mohamud also briefed the Executive Director on the establishment of the Africa Anti-Corruption Studies and Research Centre (CEREAC) in Nairobi and sought UNODC’s support for the Centre’s work in advancing anti-corruption research, policy development and capacity building.

The engagement provided an opportunity to explore further cooperation, drawing on UNODC’s expertise and international anti-corruption tools to strengthen national and regional responses to corruption and economic crime.

EACC remains committed to strategic partnerships that advance accountability, protect public resources and uphold the rule of law.