The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reported significant achievements in the 2024/2025 financial year, recovering KSh 3.4 billion in illegally acquired assets and preventing the loss of KSh 16.5 billion in public funds. The Commission's report also highlights KSh 22.9 billion in illegally acquired and unexplained assets.
In its Report of Activities and Financial Statements for the 2024/2025 financial year, the EACC detailed major progress in combating graft, recovering KSh 3.4 billion in illegally acquired assets and averting the loss of KSh 16.5 billion in public funds. It also identified KSh 22.9 billion worth of illegally acquired and unexplained assets, bringing the total close to KSh 43 billion as per the report.
Led by Chairperson Dr. David Oginde and Secretary/CEO Abdi A. Mohamud, the Commission processed 4,183 complaints related to corruption, economic crime, and ethics, with 1,846 deemed valid for investigation—a 44.1% increase from the previous year. It completed 175 investigations and forwarded files to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for action, encompassing cases of corruption, bribery, conflict of interest, and abuse of office in national and county governments.
EACC's probes revealed multi-billion-shilling procurement irregularities and embezzlement schemes, disrupting at least 14 planned corrupt deals and saving over KSh 16.5 billion. The Commission carried out 166 random checks in public offices, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ministry of Lands, and the National Police Service, finding 152 officers non-compliant. These findings led to disciplinary referrals and new investigations.
On the preventive front, EACC rolled out the Practical Guide for Corruption Risk Assessment and Management to public institutions and developed new Leadership and Integrity Codes for the Judicial Service Commission and state officers. Through the National Integrity Academy (NIAca), it trained public officers and conducted school outreach programs to promote value-based leadership among Kenyan youth.
Internationally, the EACC strengthened ties with the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption and launched the African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum (AARP) to enhance cross-border tracking and repatriation of stolen assets. Despite these advances, the report noted persistent challenges, including legal framework gaps, witness interference, and limited resources.
The EACC reaffirmed its commitment to integrity and accountability, hailing 2024/2025 as a pivotal year in Kenya's anti-corruption efforts.
