EACC Stories

Waititu's bail application pending appeal hearing to be heard on Monday
Joseph Ndunda  |  Feb 18, 2025

He seeks to be released on bond pending the hearing of his appeal, which he filed to overturn his conviction and set aside the 12-year sentence, which...

Senate watchdog committee faults EACC, DCI and ODPP over inaction on graft cases in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

Senator Kajwang' recommended the need for a coordinated effort to combat corruption but questioned who should lead such an initiative.

Foreigners among four suspects charged in Mombasa with giving fake PhD, masters degrees
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 14, 2025

In January, former EACC boss Talib Mbarak disclosed that government institutions had the highest number of employees using fake degrees.

EACC launches audit of police service bid to root out widespread culture of bribery
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

EACC chairman David Oginde challenged Douglas Kanja to be the first police IG to decisively root out corruption in the force.

Regular police demand bribes for services more than traffic officers, EACC report shows
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 12, 2025

These bribes are often demanded for services such as obtaining police abstracts, securing bail for arrested persons, police protection, and issuing po...

Public hospitals, TSC, NTSA among state offices where bribes for services are a must – Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 11, 2025

EACC noted that the national average bribe rose significantly in 2023, with Kenyans paying an average of Sh11,625 per transaction, up from Sh6,865 in...

Kenya ranked position 121 out of 180 countries in latest corruption index report
Barack Oduor  |  Feb 11, 2025

Kenya is ranked in position 121 out of the 180 countries and territories assessed.

Kenyans forced to pay up to Sh20,000 in bribes for police services -report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 10, 2025

The NPS has consistently ranked among the most corrupt institutions in Kenya, with traffic officers frequently implicated in bribery scandals.

EACC arrests Bomet Governor Hillary Barchok in probe over county funds misuse
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 06, 2025

He is expected to record a statement at the EACC South Rift Regional Offices in Nakuru.

EACC boss Abdi Mohamud defends Sh120 million confidential expenditure
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 06, 2025

Abdi explained the rationale behind adopting such systems, emphasising the need to protect the identities of key individuals assisting the commission...

Moi University Vice Chancellor sent on 8-month leave as part of sweeping leadership changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The council has also sent two Deputy Vice Chancellors, Isaac Migeni and Henry Kiriamiti, on one-year leave as part of the sweeping leadership changes.

Wajir, Marsabit among counties under EACC probe over loss of Sh6.3bn
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Oginde also urged Parliament to strengthen existing legal frameworks to address challenges that impede effective anti-corruption interventions.

EACC reports surge in corruption complaints, bribery tops list
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

EACC chairperson David Oginde pointed out the need to address conflicts of interest in the public sector, calling for the enactment of legislation to...

EACC warns public officials using families as corruption proxies
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 28, 2025

Oginde called on Parliament to support the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2025, which aims to address gaps in existing laws and strengthen anti-corr...

EACC says Sh2.9 billion in corrupt assets recovered after high-impact investigations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

One of the most pressing concerns raised by the EACC is the inadequacy of the legal and institutional framework for implementing Chapter Six of the Co...

130 public institutions fail integrity tests, EACC recommends administrative action
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 28, 2025

The Commission also identified 60 individuals who were found to have violated Chapter Six of the Constitution, which outlines the integrity standards...

Anti-counterfeit agency director arrested for aiding sale of fake goods
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The investigation, which spanned the financial years 2019/2020 to 2024/2025, revealed that Adera allegedly received bribes and kickbacks from traders...

Over 30 civil servants face probe over suspicious increases in their assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

The revelations come as thousands of public servants failed to comply with mandatory wealth declaration regulations.

Rongo MP arrested by EACC detectives over alleged Sh122m graft
Barack Oduor  |  Jan 23, 2025

The lawmaker was arrested because of the award of tenders worth Shh122 million by the Rongo National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF)...

New Bill proposes sweeping powers for EACC to probe corruption
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 22, 2025

The proposed bill proposes granting the EACC power to, “investigate bank accounts, accounts held in non-banking financial institutions, mobile money a...

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