President Supports EACC in Graft Purge
Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chairman Archbishop (Rtd) Eliud Wabukala with President Uhuru Kenyatta during their meeting at State House in Nairobi, August 18, 2018 /PSCU.
President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of his full support and urged it to step up the fight against corruption and economic crimes. EACC Commissioners and Management held a successful meeting with the Head of State who affirmed his personal, and the Governments commitment to the fight against corruption and to supporting EACC in executing its mandate.
The President congratulated the Commission for the work being done and reiterated his continued support. He commended the increased inter-agency collaboration in the fight against corruption and directed the Commission to align its focus to the national development agenda. The President was pleased by the Commission’s progress in the ongoing assets recovery process, as we fight to rid our nation of corruption so that we can realize our country’s dreams.
EACC Commissioners, CEO and Deputy CEO pose for a photograph with President Uhuru Kenyatta when they paid a courtesy call in Statehouse, Nairobi /PSCU.
The Commission’s Chairperson appreciated the Presidents personal support and leadership in the fight against corruption. He said it is through the President’s continued commitment to a transparent, accountable and integrity-led public service that has realised an unprecedented opportunity to address the challenge of corruption in the country.
The Chairperson further reiterated that EACC fully supports this initiative and has realigned the Commission’s human capital, technological resources and logistics to ensure we deliver on the mandate of the Commission. The chairperson assured the President of the Commission’s steadfast devotion to combating and preventing corruption and to ultimately, create a society that upholds integrity and the rule of law.
EACC Chairman, Archbishop (Rtd) Eliud Wabukala, EBS and EACC Vice Chairperson Commissioner Sophia Lepuchirit converse with the President in Statehouse /PSCU.
