A delegation from Transparency International visits EACC on a mission to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
23:05:2024: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Muiru has today hosted a delegation from Transparency International (TI) at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi. The high-level meeting aimed to explore potential collaboration avenues and enhance Kenya’s ongoing fight against corruption.
The TI delegation was led by Dr. Francois Valerian, TI Board Chairperson and included Bernadette Musundi, TI-Kenya Board Chair, Sheila Masinde, Executive Director, and Alex Yator, Project Officer.
Dr. Monica Wanjiru Muiru expressed her gratitude for TI’s consistent support and collaboration in promoting ethics, integrity, and good governance in Kenya.
She highlighted the importance of strategic alliances in strengthening institutional capacities and advocating for good governance and also acknowledged the vital role that TI has played in supporting EACC’s mission and welcomed the opportunity to further discuss collaborative initiatives.
Dr. Francois Valerian, in his remarks, commended EACC for its unwavering dedication to eradicating corruption in Kenya. He underscored the importance of collective action and international cooperation in tackling corruption, reaffirming TI’s support for EACC’s initiatives.
The meeting concluded with a discussion on future collaborations and strategic initiatives. A significant highlight was the upcoming 8th Edition of the Anti-Corruption Day, to be hosted by Kenya in partnership with the African Union Advisory Board against Corruption (AUABC). Dr. Muiru called upon TI to actively participate and support the series of activities planned, including civil society engagement and awareness campaigns.
This courtesy call marks a pivotal step in fortifying the alliance between EACC and TI, setting the stage for more robust and coordinated anti-corruption efforts in Kenya.
