Church, EACC deepen collaboration in fight against corruption
NCCK Secretary General Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui (left) with EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde at the consultative meeting between NCCK and EACC at the Integrity Centre.
30:09:2026: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have agreed to deepen their collaboration in the fight against corruption, with the Church’s grassroots networks set to play a greater role in promoting ethics and integrity.
The two institutions reached the agreement during a consultative meeting in which they explored ways of working together to engage communities on corruption prevention and ethical behaviour.
EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde said the Church’s extensive presence at the grassroots provides an important platform for reaching communities and promoting integrity.
“We need to collaborate and work together towards a common goal. The fight against corruption requires all of us to unite and put our efforts to salvage our nation,” Dr. Oginde said.
He described corruption as an impediment to the country’s development and called for joint efforts involving different sectors of society to address the problem.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the Commission was committed to ensuring that the outcomes of the engagement are implemented. He proposed training religious leaders to strengthen their capacity to educate communities on ethics and integrity.
The NCCK delegation, led by Secretary General Rev. Canon Chris Kinyanjui, called for greater emphasis on ethical conduct among State officers and increased public sensitisation on corruption.
The Church leaders also urged the public, particularly voters, to reject bribery during elections as part of efforts to promote integrity in the electoral process.
Rev. Canon Kinyanjui reaffirmed NCCK’s commitment to working with EACC to promote ethical behaviour and foster a culture that rejects corruption.
The meeting proposed establishing a formal partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), as well as developing a joint work plan to guide the implementation of the collaboration.
