130 public institutions fail integrity tests, EACC recommends administrative action
The Commission also identified 60 individuals who were found to have violated Chapter Six of the Constitution, which outlines the integrity standards for public officers.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has raised concerns after conducting integrity tests on 145 public institutions during the Financial Year 2023-2024.
Out of the 145 institutions tested, 130 failed the integrity tests, five passed, and 10 were inconclusive according to the report launched on Tuesday.
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The institutions tested included the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Port Health Services, JKIA, the National Police Service (NPS), the Ministry of Lands Registries, Kericho Referral Hospital, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), the Kenya National Highways Authority-Weighbridges, and Nairobi City County Government.
Following the integrity failures, the EACC recommended administrative action for the officers involved, and where criminal offenses were detected, the Commission forwarded the investigation files to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) for further investigation and possible prosecution.
In addition to the integrity tests, the EACC processed 5,319 integrity verification requests from various institutions and individuals.
The requests came from national government bodies (3,454 requests), county governments (1,842 requests), and 23 private institutions.
The Commission also identified 60 individuals who were found to have violated Chapter Six of the Constitution, which outlines the integrity standards for public officers.
Furthermore, the Commission received 42,031 Self-Declaration Forms from public officers, in line with Section 12A of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
The Commission also reported its contributions to strengthening the legal framework for anti-corruption measures.
It has made several recommendations for amendments to existing laws to enhance accountability, ensure better enforcement of ethical standards, and introduce stiffer penalties for those found in violation.
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