What is EACC doing to prevent corruption in County governments?
EACC is enhancing its national presence by opening more regional offices in order to monitor corruption at County levels in addition to the implementation of proactive county advisories focusing on strong systems and prudent use of public resources. EACC is also conducting public education and awareness programmes to enable ordinary Kenyans to proactively participate and oversight governance at County levels. A number of corruption reports from the Counties and other government oversight bodies are also under active investigations.
How can EACC help institutions put in place strategies to prevent corruption?
EACC works with other institutions to combat and prevent corruption through a number of strategies. These include: training and sensitization of staff, development of anti-corruption tools such as policies and codes of conduct, systems reviews, advisories, establishment of Corruption Prevention Committees, Integrity Testing Programmes and investigation of corruption and ethical breaches.
What can one do to help fight corruption?
Corruption affects everyone in society. Therefore fighting corruption and promoting integrity and ethical behaviour is a civic responsibility of every citizen. Join in the fight against corruption by;
What strategies has EACC adopted in the fight against corruption?
There is no one sure approach to eliminating or reducing corruption. This is because corruption is a dynamic social problem which shows itself in many ways. A sustained approach that employs different means is therefore the only way out. Such an approach must combine law enforcement, strengthening institutions, promoting good governance, and conducting public education. EACC has adopted these approaches in the fight against corruption in Kenya.
Is it true that EACC only targets the ‘small fish’ in the fight against corruption?
No, it is not true. The Commission does not discriminate on any reported case of corruption whether ‘petty’ or ‘grand’. The Commission believes that all kinds of corruption are bad for our society. This position is reflected in the range of cases that the Commission has investigated and forwarded to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, which include numerous high profile cases involving State and Public Officers.
Can EACC pursue corruption offenses committed by Kenyans living outside the country?
Yes. Under Section 67 of the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act, a Kenyan national may be brought before Kenyan courts for corruption offences or economic crimes committed in a foreign country if the conduct in question would amount to corruption or economic crime had it taken place in Kenya. In addition, a Kenyan who commits an economic crime and flees to a foreign country remains liable for prosecution before Kenyan courts.
How does EACC work with other agencies?
How does EACC work with other agencies?EACC works with other agencies through national and international networks, signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs), Mutual Legal Assistance (MLA) requests, Huduma Centres, Integrated Public Complaints Referral Mechanism (IPCRM) among other inter-agency mechanisms. This is done through sharing of information, operational support, professional opinions etc.
Does the Commission cooperate with other agencies in carrying out its functions?
Yes. In the performance of its functions, EACC is required by law to cooperate and collaborate with other agencies. Some of these agencies include the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Performance Contracting Department, Controller of Budget, Office of the Auditor General, the Judiciary, National Police Service, Efficiency Monitoring Unit, the Office of the Attorney General and the Department of Justice, Kenya Revenue Authority, Parliament, the National Anti-Corruption Campaign Steering Committee, Commission on Administrative Justice, Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, National Land Commission among others. EACC also partners with professional associations, the private sector, religious organizations, the media, and the civil society locally and internationally.Under the Multi-Agency Taskforce (MAT) EACC collaborates with agencies such as DCI, DPP, KRA among others.