EACC marks record gains in anti-corruption efforts with Annual Report launch
CEO Mr. Abdi Mohamud addresses the media after the launch of the Annual Report, flanked by Chairperson Dr. David Oginde to his right, alongside Commissioners and Directors
08:12:2925: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) today, December 8, launched its Annual Report for the 2024/2025 financial year at the Integrity Centre Headquarters.
The Report was unveiled by Chairperson Dr. David Oginde, joined by Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Muiru, Commissioners Col. (Rtd.) Alfred Mshimba and Dr. Cecilia Mutuku, CEO Mr. Abdi Mohamud, and all directors.
Prepared under Section 27 of the EACC Act, 2011, and Section 45 of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012, the Report details the Commission’s activities, achievements, and audited financial statements.
Dr. Oginde said the Report serves three key purposes: ensuring accountability to the public, reviewing progress in promoting integrity, and guiding future policy and reforms. He noted it comes as Kenyans, especially the youth, renew calls for integrity in governance, reflected in recent Gen Z–led protests.
Highlighting national reforms, the Chairperson cited the Conflict-of-Interest Act, the Anti-Corruption Guiding Framework under the NCAJ, and the digitization of public procurement (e-GP) as milestones strengthening anti-corruption efforts.
He further highlighted institutional gains, including enhanced multi-agency collaboration, expanded youth engagement, intensified preventive measures in high-risk sectors, and stricter oversight to curb falsified academic and professional credentials. Rising convictions, increased asset recovery, and high concurrence of recommendations to the ODPP demonstrate stronger enforcement outcomes.
Despite progress, Dr. Oginde noted persistent challenges, including weak enforcement of Chapter Six of the Constitution, witness interference, intimidation of officers, institutional silos, and public apathy. He called for collective responsibility as Kenya marks International Anti-Corruption Day.
The CEO described the Report as “a mandate in print,” underscoring EACC’s commitment to transparency. During the year, EACC filed 79 asset recovery suits; the highest in five years, targeting assets worth Kes4.8 billion. Assets worth Kes3.4 billion were recovered, while intelligence-led interventions helped avert losses of Kes16.5 billion. Convictions rose from 12 to 33, and 54 cases were finalized in court.
Looking ahead, Mr. Mohamud said the Commission will focus on monitoring capital-intensive projects, addressing bribery at service points, intensifying asset recovery, strengthening regulatory partnerships, and expanding public awareness, particularly among youth.
