EACC takes anti-corruption campaign to Kilifi grassroots

EACC Public Awareness and Outreach Officer sensitises county leaders, partners and residents on their role in combating corruption and unethical conduct during a public engagement forum at Kisurutini, Rabai Sub-County.

13:11:2026: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), through its Upper Coast Regional Office in Malindi, has taken the anti-corruption campaign closer to the people, reaching approximately 7,000 residents during the Kilifi County Mashinani programme held across the county’s seven sub-counties.

The seven-day initiative, conducted from November 2 to 10, 2026, brought together public institutions, county leaders, community representatives and residents to strengthen public participation, transparency and accountability in governance and service delivery.

EACC participated alongside the Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), Office of the Auditor-General (OAG), National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee (NACCSC) and National Government Administration Officers (NGAO).

The programme was launched at Marafa Vocational Centre in Magarini Sub-County by Kilifi Governor H.E. Gideon Mung’aro, alongside County Executive Committee Members, the GIZ team and EACC Deputy Regional Manager, Fatma Saad.

Speaking during the launch, Ms. Saad commended the County Government and its partners for providing a platform for citizens to engage directly with their leaders and hold public institutions accountable. She noted that the initiative gave practical effect to the Constitution’s principles of public participation, transparency and accountability. She also lauded the county for developing and approving the Kilifi County Access to Information and Grievance Redress Mechanism Policy.

Governor Mung’aro pledged to work with institutions in the accountability chain to promote integrity, transparency and accountability for improved service delivery.

Throughout the forums, EACC, through its Public Awareness and Outreach Officer, Ms. Shallet Walongo, sensitised residents on their responsibility to safeguard public resources through active public participation, demanding accountability, reporting corruption and electing ethical leaders. The Commission also shared its toll-free reporting number, contact details and office location, while establishing dedicated reporting desks at each forum to facilitate the reporting of corruption concerns.

Residents raised concerns about alleged bribery at some service delivery points, stalled county projects and other governance challenges, which the Governor and relevant county officials addressed.

Through the outreach, EACC reinforced its commitment to accessible citizen engagement and strengthened public awareness of the Commission’s mandate and services, while reminding public and State officers of their obligation to serve the people with integrity and accountability.