Partnership In The Fight Against Corruption

Heads of Mission in Kenya paid a courtesy call on the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission on 5th June 2018 to discuss areas of partnership, collaboration and cooperation in combating corruption and promoting a culture of integrity in Kenya. The Heads of Mission were received by the Commission Chairperson Rt. Archbishop Eliud Wabukala and the Commission Sectary/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Halakhe Waqo. During the closed door meeting, the Heads of Mission were informed that the Commission has made major strides in the last one year where 34 corruption related cases were finalised and resulted into 30 convictions and only four acquittals. The Commission Chairperson reassured the Heads of Missions that since the appointment of the new Director of Public Prosecution, (DPP), the Commission has completed 47 investigations and forwarded reports on their outcome for concurrence.

EACC Chairperson, Rt. Archbishop Eliud Wabukala chairs a meeting of Heads of Mission in Kenya when they paid a courtesy call on the Commission.

The Commission CEO welcomed the technical support accorded to the Commission by the Heads of Mission in Kenya. He reiterated that through such collaboration, the Commission has been able to trace and repatriate stolen assets stashed in foreign jurisdictions. He further noted that development partners and foreign governments have provided crucial technical support in discharge of the mandate of government agencies especially in cross border investigations.

The Heads of Mission delegation was led by the US Ambassador to Kenya HE Robert Godec. Other Heads of Mission were: Ralf Heckner-Switerzaland, Anna Jardfelt-Sweden, Frans Makken-Netherlands, Victor Ronneberg-Norway, Nic Hailey-UK, Bruno Pozzi-EU Deputy Head of Delegation, Alexander Puk-1st Secretary Germany.

In attendance from the Commission were: Mr. Michael Mubea-Deputy CEO, Mr. Vincent Okongo- Director, Field Service, Mrs. Lucy Kinuthia-Director, Ethics and Leadership Directorate, Mr. David Too, Director Legal Service, Mr. Abdi Muhamud, Director Investigation, Mrs. Jennifer Kimani, Director, Finance and Planning.

Heads of Foreign Missions in Kenya pose for a group photo at Integrity Centre during a Courtesy on the Commission.