EACC reports surge in corruption complaints, bribery tops list
EACC chairperson David Oginde pointed out the need to address conflicts of interest in the public sector, calling for the enactment of legislation to manage the issue.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has revealed it 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.
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The EACC's annual report launched on Tuesday shows that bribery accounted for 42 per cent of the cases investigated, followed by embezzlement or misappropriation of public funds (13%), unethical conduct (12%), fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property (11%), and other offences (22%).
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).
"Out of these, 104 cases were recommended for prosecution, eight for administrative action, and 14 for closure due to decision delays," the report noted.
The Commission also concluded 56 investigations into violations of Chapter Six of the Constitution and the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
EACC chairperson David Oginde pointed out the need to address conflicts of interest in the public sector, calling for the enactment of legislation to manage the issue.
"The Commission looks forward to the enactment of the said law," he said.
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