Mombasa ASK Show Opens Its Gates to the Public
4:09:2019: Today marks the opening of week-long Mombasa International Trade Fair to the public. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), is participating in this year’s show and hopes to: Educate the public on their role in the fight against corruption. Demonstrate various ways the http://viagra-onlines.net/ public can report corruption among them the use of online platform BKMS on EACC website to report anonymously. Receive corruption reports from the public. Engage with students as they learn more on the importance of values and the establishment of integrity clubs in schools among others. Come to EACC booth located along Galana Avenue (Gate B), on Kilimani road at Mkomani Show grounds and learn more about your role in the fight against graft, and how to report corruption. The show themed Promoting Innovation and Technology in Agriculture and Trade will close on Sunday 8th September, 2019.
The Eastern Africa Region Advancing the Fight Against Corruption
29:08:2018: The Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) held its 19th Executive Committee Meeting in Bishoftu, Ethiopia on the 29th of August 2019. The meeting, hosted by the Federal Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (FEACC) of Ethiopia, was convened to discuss the progress in the implementation of the Association’s Strategic Plan, the challenges and way forward in the war against graft in the region. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission was represented by Commissioner Dr. Dabar Abdi Maalim. During the meeting, members discussed the proposed East African Community Protocol on Preventing and Combating Corruption, which is yet to be finalized and ratified by the Partner States, and the status of the inter-State discussions. This regional Protocol will greatly enhance the fight against corruption and illicit financial flows. Members committed to engaging their respective Governments to push for the finalization of the Protocol. Members also discussed strengthening the engagement of the Association with the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA) so as to boost the anti-graft collaboration from a regional to a continental level. EACC Commissioner Dr. Dabar Abdi Maalim (second right) with other members of the Executive Committee during the meeting.
Integrity Academy Joins Hands with Kilifi County in Integrity Champions Training
26.08.19: The National Integrity Academy in partnership with EACC’s Upper Coast Regional Office has rolled out a one-week Integrity Assurance Officers training for 30 Kilifi County Ward administrators. The Academy, which is the training arm of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, aims to promote a culture of integrity in all sectors of society. It also seeks to enhance the capacity of agencies, institutions and practitioners to combat and prevent corruption and unethical practices. The purpose of the training, which was rolled out at Sunrise Resort and Spa in Mombasa, is to equip trainees with knowledge, skills and tools with which to promote ethics, integrity and good governance. It is considered vital since corruption prevention is one of the performance contracting annual targets on which institutions are supposed to report progress on a quarterly basis to EACC. The training covers topics such as the psychology of corruption and shaping organizational culture that enhances service delivery. Participants will be required to prepare and thereafter implement corruption prevention plans. EACC Commissioner Rose Mghoi Macharia said at the launch ceremony that, “it is the responsibility of all of us to provide services promptly, and to ensure efficient implementation of the development programmes and projects initiated by the Government”. She asked the officials to adhere to integrity especially in service delivery, to pursue wider moral principles in the public interest and to demonstrate commitment in the transfer and practice of the knowledge and skills required during the training. The Deputy Director of the Academy, Dr. Purity Gitonga, reminded the participants that the training was crucial since they were the overseers and implementers charged with ensuring that” integrity is mainstreamed in all procedures, processes and policies of their respective areas. At the same time, she thanked Kilifi County for joining hands with the Academy and the Commission in mainstreaming ethics, integrity and anti-corruption.
Narok Joins Other Counties in Undertaking Systems Audit
20.08.2019: Narok has joined the ranks of county governments that have undertaken the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission’s Corruption Risk Assessment. This follows an audit of its administration, a report of which has now been handed over to the Governor and Assembly Speaker. The audit, which was conducted in June and August last year, identified the following as some of the weaknesses that create room for corruption: Outdated or inadequate policies, laws and regulations. Inadequate and unclear instructions and guidelines. Informal practices and unnecessary procedures. Insufficient checks and balances. Lack of accountability and supervision. Insufficient segregation of duties. Poor record-keeping and information security. Speaking to County Officials, EACC’s Commissioner, Dr. Dabar Abdi Maalim, said implementation of the recommendations provided in the audit report can only be successful if the County’s leadership is fully committed to prevent corruption. He appealed to the leadership to take time to understand the report in order to prepare comprehensive implementation plans — one for the executive and the other for the Assembly. The Governor commended the Commission for undertaking the CRA and assured it that the audit recommendations will be implemented in less than two months. He requested the County Assembly to do their part in implementing the proposals as soon as possible. The report was handed over in a ceremony held at Seasons Hotel in Narok town.
The Presidency’s Corruption Prevention Team Gets Fresh Tips
21:08:19: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has trained Corruption Prevention Committee members from State House, Office of the Deputy President and Cabinet Office. The training is meant to equip the members with the knowledge, skills and tools with which to promote ethics, integrity and good governance in their institutions. Speaking during the official opening of the training, the Commission’s Preventive Service Director, Mr. Vincent Okongo, urged the members to lead by example and ensure that their areas were free of corruption. EACC Preventive Services Director Vincent Okong’o during the opening of CPC training for the Presidency. Speaking on behalf of the Commission’s CEO, he noted that the primary role of the Presidency as the coordinator of government business, required effectiveness and efficiency to ensure good performance of the public sector. “Corruption prevention,” he added, “is one of the performance contracting annual targets on which institutions are supposed to report progress on a quarterly basis to EACC.”
EACC offers a helping hand as audit exposes loopholes in Vihiga County
13:08:2019: An Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission audit has revealed weaknesses, loopholes and inefficiencies in the Vihiga County government. These include failure to remit to the county revenue fund rent deductions collected from officers occupying county houses. A Corruption Risk Assessment report detailing these findings was handed over to Governor Wilber Otichillo. It follows the Commission’s review of systems, policies, procedures and practices of the County Executive between 26th November and 8th December 2018 as part of the activities commemorating the International Anti-Corruption Day — 9th December 2018. The audit sought to identify corruption loopholes and to advise on how to seal them and promote good governance in the county. Among its other findings were: Lack or failure to develop policy guidelines and operating procedures manuals. Undertaking unplanned procurement. Undertaking ad hoc recruitment, processing of salary dedications beyond two thirds, and having ghost workers in the payroll. Failure to surrender imprest on time and to adequately support payments. Lack of approved internal audit committee charters. Speaking during the handover ceremony, EACC Vice-Chairperson Commissioner Sophia cialis-online-secure.com Lepuchirit urged the Governor to implement the report’s recommendations in order to reduce corruption in the county. She also pledged the Commission’s support to help the county develop an implementation matrix and offered continued partnership in the graft war. The CEO, through the Preventive Services Director, Mr. Vincent Okong’o, expressed the need for continued partnership with counties, and warned against the misuse of resources. He urged county workers to support the Commission in carrying out its corruption prevention work and to support the governor in implementing the report’s recommendations. Governor Otichillo thanked the Commission for the timely report whose recommendations he promised to implement them to the letter.
Bomet Governor Commits to Leadership and Integrity Code
08:08:2019: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) represented by Commissioner Rose Mghoi Macharia has witnessed the signing of the General Leadership and Integrity Code by His Excellency, Dr. Hillary Kipngeno Barchok during his swearing in ceremony as the Bomet County Governor. The Commission is entrusted with the responsibility of implementing Chapter Six of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity. As per the requirement of Leadership and Integrity Act No. 19 of 2012; Seçtion 40, each State Officer is required to sign and commit to Leadership and Integrity Code before assuming the functions of the office to which they have been elected or appointed. Dr. Barchok was sworn in by Justice George Dulu, following the death of the late Bomet County Governor Dr. Joyce Laboso.
Commission Inducts 37 New Officers to Strengthen Graft Fight.
05:08:2019: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC) has inducted 37 new recruits to strengthen graft fight. Speaking at the official opening of the induction exercise at Kenya school of Curriculum Development(KICD), EACC CEO Mr. Twalib Mbarak, https://www.viagrageneriquefr24.com/viagra-pour-homme-generique/ called on the officers to embrace courage as one of Commission core values, due to the difficult nature of Investigations and uphold integrity and ethics in their undertakings. Commissioner Rose Mghoi also present in the function, urged the officers to take advantage of the induction exercise to learn the nuts and bolts of investigations and overall functions of the Commission, to ensure a smooth run once deployed to their various stations. The induction exercise will run for two weeks.
Big Win for EACC as Judge Orders Former County Finance Boss to Pay KES. 318 Million for Unexplained Wealth
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has scored a major win following a High Court’s ruling requiring a former Nairobi County official to pay to the State Kshs318 million after he failed to adequately explain the source of his assets/wealth. Jimmy Kiamba, who served as the County’s Chief Officer Finance, will also lose his Runda house in Nairobi in default. The judgment was delivered by Justice Hedwig Ong’udi. In another case, the judge found that former Makuyu County Treasurer, Town Clerk and Chairman had worked in cahoots with a former police station commander (OCS), a former Assistant Chief Maragwa and other public officials to embezzle Kshs.28, 655, 709 belonging to the council and diverted the money for personal use. Some of the money was used to buy vehicles for a third party. The court ordered that all the defendants pay back the Kshs.28,655,709. In addition, the money in their bank accounts, amounting to Kshs1.5 million, will be frozen and forfeited to the state.
US Backs Ongoing Graft Purge
The ongoing fight against corruption was a key focus of discussions when the United States Ambassador to Kenya, Mr. Kyle McCarter, paid a courtesy call on Commission’s Secretary/CEO Mr. Twalib Mbarak, with both men acknowledging that the occasion was an opportunity to deepen their cooperation in tackling the social vice. Of particular note was https://www.viagrageneriquefr24.com/citrate-sildenafil-naturel-jelly-100mg/ the efforts both parties have made in breaking the erstwhile silo mentality among law enforcement and prosecution agencies through strengthening collaboration, cooperation and coordination in the multi-agency approach in the fight against corruption. They also discussed the need to enhance the Commission’s capacity in key areas such as asset tracing and recovery, financial investigations and intelligence management. This will be done through training, focusing on recovery of illegally acquired public assets, high impact investigations and corruption prevention. Mr. Mbarak appreciated the ambassador’s personal commitment and that of his government to support the fight against corruption. “As a Commission,” he said, “we endeavour to work closely with all key stakeholders towards an integrity-driven Kenyan Society.”