EACC Chief Executive Officer Stories

New EACC boss Abdi Ahmed vows to intensify anti-corruption efforts, recover stolen assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 13, 2025

He reaffirmed his dedication to enforcing the law, preventing corruption, and promoting public education on integrity and ethical conduct.

Outgoing presidents granted option to skip swearing-in ceremony in new Bill
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Bill mandates the establishment of the Assumption of the Office of President Committee, which will be responsible for facilitating the transition...

Cabinet endorses bill imposing Sh10 million fine for obstructing power handover
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The Cabinet approved the Bill, which seeks to streamline the presidential transition process in Kenya.

IEBC stares at constitutional crisis as boundaries review deadline overdue
Martin Kinyanjui  |  Nov 29, 2024

A High Court ruling has suspended the transmission of the list of new commissioners nominated by the IEBC Selection Panel to President William Ruto fo...

Taxpayers lose billions to ghost students due to lack of tracking system
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 07, 2024

The gap has enabled universities to inflate enrollment figures, leading to government funds being directed to students who have either dropped out or...

Mombasa CEC granted Sh1 million anticipatory bond in abduction, gang rape case
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 14, 2024

Justice Kagendo directed that the investigation be completed within six months, noting that the same bond terms should apply to any similar cases.

EACC advertises vacancy for outgoing CEO Twalib Mbarak's replacement
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2024

Mbarak's non-renewable six-year term is coming to an end after serving as the commission's second Chief Executive Officer from January 2019.

MCK calls for action after 24 documented reports of police brutality against journalists
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

The Media Council of Kenya CEO David Omwoyo criticised the deteriorating relationship between the media and the government, urging the IPOA, ODPP and...

KRA urged to clarify tax payment process after Finance Act 2023 ruling
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 11, 2024

FKE raised concerns that taxpayers, including its members, cannot make tax payments as required due to KRA's delay in updating its systems to reflect...

Marsabit Finance Executive jailed for disregarding court order on land compensation
Waweru Wairimu  |  Aug 01, 2024

The complainant Petro Namweni Lochich moved to court in June 2015 after the county government, under the then leadership of Governor Ukur Yattani, gra...

Multi-billion shilling Tana River urbanisation project in limbo
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jul 09, 2024

The urbanisation plan has been facing a political backlash that has threatened to drive away development partners.

Trio wanted by detectives over Finance Bill protests vow to push on
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Activists Boniface Mwangi, Hussein Khalid, and Hanifa Adan said they were informed that they were persons of interest being sought over the countrywid...

Finance Bill protests: What security agencies carrying out abductions are after
Mary Wambui  |  Jun 24, 2024

Former Chief Justice Willy Mutunga reveals what senior government officials are seeking to establish amid intense protests against the Finance Bill, 2...

Directline Assurance still operational, says Insurance Regulatory Authority
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jun 11, 2024

In a statement on Tuesday, IRA Chief Executive Officer Godfrey Kiptum said the company's declaration of closure was null and void. 

KUCCPS sets June 21 deadline for KMTC applications
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jun 11, 2024

The opportunity is available for Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) holders from 2014 to 2023, as well as previous applicants who were un...

Ministries partner to ensure Kwale schoolchildren get clean drinking water
Mishi Gongo  |  Jun 10, 2024

The county noted that the programme was motivated by the fact that children spend a significant portion of their day in school, where WASH services im...

Teachers walk to raise funds for wellness center amid mental health crisis
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 26, 2024

The walk was part of a campaign to raise awareness about the mental health challenges teachers face, and providing them with the necessary resources a...

134,743 students who sat 2023 KCSE exam to join public universities
Lucy Mumbi  |  May 21, 2024

18,558 students will join private institutions and 7,834 others will join Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.

Nigeria court rules Binance executive can face trial on behalf of crypto exchange
Reuters  |  May 18, 2024

Binance and executives Tigran Gambaryan, a US citizen and head of financial crimes compliance, and British-Kenyan national Nadeem Anjarwalla, a region...

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