EACC intensifies war on corruption, recovers Sh3.4 billion in assets
EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in curbing corruption across the public sector.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has intensified efforts to combat corruption, revealing high levels of bribery, embezzlement, and other economic crimes in government agencies.
During the period under review, the Commission received 4,183 complaints of corrupt practices, taking up 1,846 for investigation.
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Bribery topped the list, making up 37 per cent of reported cases, followed by embezzlement of public funds at 19 per cent, unethical behaviour at 13 per cent, and fraudulent disposal of public property at 10 per cent.
The remaining 21 per cent included offences such as procurement fraud, conflicts of interest, and money laundering.
The Commission reported 838 ongoing investigations into corruption and economic crimes, while 175 completed files were forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).
EACC also stepped up proactive measures, carrying out 14 undercover operations and 166 integrity tests, which helped prevent potential losses of Sh16.5 billion, a record high in recent years.
Asset recovery efforts were strengthened, with properties worth Sh22.9 billion traced, assets valued at Sh2.685 billion preserved, and 79 recovery suits filed seeking Sh4.8 billion. So far, the Commission has successfully reclaimed assets worth Sh3.4 billion.
In courts, 213 corruption cases were active, with 54 concluded; these included 33 convictions, 15 acquittals, and six withdrawals. Integrity enforcement was reinforced through processing 33,973 self-declaration forms and conducting 2,783 verifications.
Key legal reforms proposed in the Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2025, aim to shorten corruption trials to six months, expand investigative powers, and enhance protections for whistle-blowers.
EACC highlighted worrying results from integrity tests in major institutions, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), National Police Service (NPS), Eldoret Airport, and Ministry of Lands, where 152 officers failed, four passed, and ten cases were inconclusive.
Additionally, 50 candidates were barred from public positions due to ethical concerns, with 47 shortlisted for national government roles and three for county appointments.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results reflect better collaboration with prosecutors and stronger evidence standards, signalling progress in curbing corruption across the public sector.
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