EACC unveils first Strategic Plan for its training wing
22:01:2025: The Chairperson of EACC Dr David Oginde has today unveiled the inaugural Strategic Plan for the National Integrity Academy (NIAca), the Commission’s training arm.
Speaking at the launch at the Kenya School of Government, the Chairperson said the Strategic Plan serves as a dynamic blueprint for driving EACC’s mission in training, promoting ethics, and advancing good governance.
“It stands as testament to the Commission’s steadfast commitment to promoting a culture of integrity, transparency, and ethical conduct in our society,” Dr. Oginde said.
The plan focuses on three key pillars: quality training on ethics and anti-corruption, building the academy’s institutional capacity, and collaboration and coordination of stakeholders to enhance training.
The Chairperson urged stakeholders to actively support the implementation of the Strategic Plan, noting that its success depends on translating goals into tangible actions.
“To our partners and stakeholders, we invite you to journey with the Commission by offering your support and active participation to make the vision embodied in the Strategic Plan a reality,” he said.
The Commission’s CEO, Mr Abdi A. Mohamud, represented by the Director of Investigations, Mr Pascal Mweu, hailed the Academy’s role in providing specialized ethics, integrity, leadership, good governance, and anti-corruption training to public and private sector institutions.
Mr Mohamud expressed his confidence in the academy, noting that it had created an impact through specialized training for public officers in Kenya and the East African region.
“This plan will guide us in building capacity, promoting a culture of transparency, and strengthening institutions to uphold the highest standards of accountability,” he noted.
The CEO thanked all contributors, including the European Union, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), and consultant Prof. Collins Odote, for supporting the Plan. Emphasizing collaboration as key to the Plan’s success, Mr Mohamud called on development partners to continue backing NIAca’s initiatives, adding that the unveiling of the Strategic Plan marks the beginning of a transformative journey towards a more transparent and just nation.
The Director General of Kenya School of Government, Prof. Nura Muhammed, who also spoke during the launch, lauded the commission for establishing the academy, adding that the academy will go a long way in mainstreaming ethics and integrity in the public sector.
Prof. Mohammed pledged his school’s commitment to partnering with the academy to ensure the full implementation of the strategy. “We are not here to snore; we are here to score, and as the African saying goes, a cat that aspires to be a lion must lose the appetite for rats,” he said.
The academy will deliver specialized training to public and private sector institutions, equipping individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to combat corruption and foster integrity. It offers a variety of tailor-made courses including Leadership and Integrity for Executive Managers, Corruption Prevention in Supply Management, Investigation Course for Law Enforcement Officers, and Ethics and Integrity Course for Education Managers among others.
The launch of the academy’s strategic plan marks a milestone since the Academy’s establishment in 2018. This comprehensive blueprint aims to position NIAca as a centre of excellence in anti-corruption leadership, integrity, and governance training.
