Embu County partners with the Commission to strengthen anti-corruption efforts
01:09:2025: The Commission has officially launched a strategic partnership with the Embu County Government aimed at intensifying the fight against corruption and promoting accountability in public service.
The collaboration was unveiled on Thursday during a high-level event held at the Embu County Government Headquarters, which also marked the inauguration of Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs). The event was presided over by EACC Commissioner Alfred Mushimba, alongside Embu Governor Cecily Mbarire and members of the County Executive Committee.
Speaking at the launch, Commissioner Mushimba lauded Embu County for embracing the EACC’s efforts to foster institutional integrity, stressing that curbing corruption requires collective action.
“EACC cannot win the war against corruption alone. Partnerships such as this are vital in safeguarding public resources for the benefit of citizens,” said the Commissioner.
He further noted that corruption is most effectively tackled at the institutional level, where systems and structures can be strengthened to deter misconduct before it occurs.
Governor Mbarire welcomed the partnership, pledging her administration’s commitment to transparency and ethical leadership. She emphasized the need for continuous support from the EACC, particularly in training county officials and enhancing capacity in resource management.
“This partnership will bear fruit and bring real value to the public. With proper training and oversight, our officers will be better equipped to manage the resources entrusted to them,” said the Governor.
The establishment of Corruption Prevention Committees follows the 2023 guidelines developed jointly by the EACC and the GIZ Good Governance Programme. The guidelines provide a systematic framework for forming and operationalizing CPCs as institutional tools for detecting, preventing, and mitigating corruption risks within public entities.
The launch in Embu is seen as a significant milestone in Kenya’s broader efforts to embed integrity at the county level, and sets a model for other devolved units to emulate.
The EACC has been actively engaging counties and public institutions nationwide to promote ethical governance and protect public resources through such localized mechanisms.
