The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) team has made impactful strides in combating corruption through convictions, asset recovery, and strategic use of ADR —setting a strong deterrent against corruption.
We are proud as the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) team to achieve significant strides in the fight against corruption. Since 2003, through proactive disruption efforts, strengthened financial investigations, and strategic use of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), EACC has secured court convictions, recovered illicit assets, and pursued robust prosecution of recovery cases—serving as a powerful deterrent against corruption.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered a significant amount of public assets, including property worth billions of Kenyan Shillings. EACC has recovered and handed over title deeds for public land, and is currently pursuing civil cases for the recovery of public assets valued at Kes. 14 Billion.
Since its establishment under the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act of 2003, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kenya has pursued legal action to combat corruption, securing numerous convictions and some acquittals. Between 2003 and 2025, the EACC has achieved significant milestones in prosecuting corruption cases, though challenges like judicial loopholes and evidence collection have led to acquittals in high-profile cases.
Notable successes include the highest conviction rate was achieved in 2025 at 88.2%, with 30 convictions out of 34 finalized cases, marking a peak in prosecutorial success. The fiscal year 2018-2019 stood out with the highest number of convictions (51) and a solid 65.3% conviction rate. Other years, such as 2016-2017 (72%) and 2017-2018 (80%), also demonstrated strong conviction rates above 60%, reflecting consistent effectiveness in securing convictions. A perfect 100% conviction rate was recorded in 2013, albeit with only one case. The year 2019-2020 finalized the most cases (87), including 39 convictions, indicating significant judicial activity. Overall, with 408 convictions from 752 finalized cases, the data shows a commendable overall conviction rate of 54.2%, highlighting the need for stronger evidence and judicial coordination.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of Kenya has been proactive in preventing financial losses caused by corruption in the public service. Through strategic disruption of corruption networks, exhaustive investigations, and preventive measures, the EACC has averted massive losses of public funds. In fact, in the 2021-2022 financial year alone, the EACC alleged to have averted losses worth KSh 7.4 billion. Over the last five years, EACC has prevented losses totaling approximately KSh 41 billion through strategies to disrupt corruption practices.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) conducts system reviews to strengthen public institutions against corruption in Kenya. These reviews assess organizational processes, policies, and operations to identify vulnerabilities that enable corrupt practices. By analyzing workflows, financial systems, and governance structures, the EACC provides tailored recommendations to enhance transparency, accountability, and efficiency.
System Reviews and Corruption Risk Assessments(CRAs) are proactive measures, complementing investigations and public education, to prevent corruption and promote integrity across government and public sector entities, as mandated under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kenya issues advisories, notices, and cautions to promote integrity, ensure compliance with constitutional standards, and combat corruption in public entities.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kenya investigates ethics violations under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, 2011, and the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012. Investigative files focus on breaches such as abuse of office, conflict of interest, bribery, extortion, and procurement fraud. The EACC gathers evidence from public reports, whistleblowers, and proactive probes, often leading to asset recovery, prosecutions, or administrative actions. In 2023/2024, the EACC finalized 56 files on Chapter Six violations, recovering Kes2.9 billion in assets and filing 47 civil suits for Kes9.2 billion. High-profile cases include convictions for procurement scandals and illegal property acquisitions.
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