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International Anti-Corruption Day: 7 major anti-graft measures that could define Ruto’s legacy

President William Ruto’s administration is under the spotlight for its ambitious anti-graft initiatives in 2024 as the world marks International Anti-Corruption Day. Ruto, who campaigned on a platform of transparency and reform, has made significant strides in addressing corruption, a deep-rooted challenge that has long plagued Kenya since independence. The president’s commitment to combating corruption […]

Moi University VC Professor Isaac Kosgei grilled by EACC

Moi University VC Prof Isaac Kosgei

Moi University vice-chancellor Professor Isaac Kosgei was on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, grilled by the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) over graft in the institution. The anti-graft watchdog revealed that it is investigating embezzlement of funds amounting to Ksh2.2 billion. “Moi University vice-chancellor Professor Isaac Kosgei is currently before investigators at the Commission’s North Rift […]

EACC Chairperson Bishop David Oginde’s mother passes away

Bishop David Oginde

Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) chairperson Bishop David Oginde’s mother has passed away. The deceased, Joyce Oginde, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2024, after being unwell for some time, according to a message of condolence by EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak. “I wish to convey my personal heartfelt condolences and that of the EACC fraternity […]

2 arrested for posing as KEBS officers extorting traders in Mombasa

The 11 Vihiga County officials arraigned. PHOTO/EACC

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) have arrested two individuals accused of posing as Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) officers to extort shop owners. The two, Tabitha Wangeci Kwena and Wycliffe Nyamanya were arrested within Bamburi area in Mombasa where they are said to have inspected goods in shops before arresting, detaining and extorting shop owners […]

KFS interdicts 2 officers nabbed with Ksh73K related to fraud

A man in handcuffs.

Kenya Forest Service (KFS) has interdicted two officers arrested in Garissa by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on fraud charges. In a statement on Wednesday, September 25, 2024, KFS announced that the two officers have been interdicted with immediate effect. “Following the arrest of two KFS staff in Garissa County by EACC on fraud […]

EACC confirms arrest of 4 traffic officers over bribery

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The Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) has confirmed the arrest of four traffic police officers over bribery. Two of the traffic police officers, Corporal Rachael Aiyabei and Police Constable John Oluoch, were arrested in Litein town, along Sotik-Kericho road, a spot EACC spokesperson Eric Ngumbi termed a notorious bribe collection spot. Ngumbi says that the […]