Corruption cases to be resolved in six months under new plan, says AG Dorcas Oduor
AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative techniques.
Attorney General Dorcas Oduor has revealed that all corruption cases in the country will be resolved within six months of commencement as part of the government's intensified fight against graft.
Speaking at the launch of the Kenya Integrity Plan (KIP) at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) on Thursday, Oduor said that the government has drafted the Anti-Corruption Law Amendment Bill, 2025 to speed up corruption trials and reduce judicial delays.
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"We have developed the Anti-Corruption Law, Amendment Bill 2025, which seeks to, among other things, have corruption and economic crimes concluded within six months after commencement and lessen the time taken to appeal at the High Court and the Court of Appeal," she stated.
"If the amendment goes through, then all corruption cases will have to be concluded within this timeframe," the AG said.
AG Oduor stressed the urgency of tackling corruption with speed and efficiency, urging institutions to embrace accountability and modern investigative techniques.
"We have done much in the fight against corruption, but in 2025, we still face economic challenges tied to graft. If the proposed amendments go through, all anti-corruption cases will have to be concluded within this timeframe," she said.
Oduor argued that lengthy corruption trials have encouraged impunity and slowed economic development, making it essential to enforce strict timelines and strengthen oversight.
"To enhance accountability, I call upon all institutions to align their activities with the Integrity Plan. The success of this initiative depends on education, commitment, and strong monitoring mechanisms," she said.
Technology in investigations
Highlighting the importance of technology in corruption investigations, the Attorney General noted that advanced tools could be a game-changer in exposing and prosecuting graft cases.
"New technologies in investigations are making progress. However, we need more modernised tools and enhanced oversight to ensure effective enforcement," she added.
Oduor also pointed to the Kenya and San Francisco Forum, a multi-agency initiative that convenes twice a year to monitor the implementation of the Integrity Plan.
"The committee has been meeting regularly, in May and October, to oversee the execution of the Kenya Integrity Plan. We are committed to ensuring that resources are well-managed and that anti-corruption initiatives deliver tangible results," she said.
Reaffirming the government's commitment to strengthening anti-corruption measures, Oduor called on the Judiciary, investigative agencies and civil society to support the plan's implementation.
In January 2024, The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) revealed it had received 5,171 corruption-related complaints during the Financial Year 2023-2024, marking an increase from the 4,932 cases reported in the previous year.
Out of these, 2,207 cases fell within its mandate, with 534 currently under active investigation and 221 already in court.
The EACC's annual report showed that bribery accounted for 42 per cent of the cases investigated, followed by embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds (13 per cent), unethical conduct (12 per cent), fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property (11 per cent), and other offences (22 per cent).
During the period, the commission referred 512 cases to other agencies, requested additional information on 167 complaints, and recommended the closure of 642 cases.
The EACC also obtained 1,546 search warrants and orders to inspect bank accounts, mobile money transactions, premises, vehicles, and vessels linked to suspected corruption and economic crimes.
In line with Section 35 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, the EACC forwarded 126 investigation files to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
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