Abdi Mohamud, CEO of Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has been elected president of the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA). The election occurred at the body's 16th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi from April 20 to 24, 2026. He succeeds Ugandan judge Naluzze Aisha Batala.
Abdi Mohamud formally assumed the presidency at the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities' (EAAACA) 16th Annual General Meeting in Nairobi, which gathered anti-corruption agencies from Eastern African countries from April 20 to 24, 2026. Prior to this, he had served as EAAACA vice president for two years, helping shape its strategic direction.
In his acceptance speech, Mohamud thanked members for the trust and pledged to build on his predecessor's work while advancing collaboration among institutions. He stated that fighting regional corruption demands coordinated cross-border efforts, as no single country can tackle transnational financial crimes alone.
His priorities include strengthening mutual legal assistance frameworks, enhancing intelligence sharing, and promoting joint investigations. As an Advocate of the High Court of Kenya and experienced investigator, Mohamud plans to champion harmonized anti-corruption laws and policies across the region.
He highlighted the upcoming launch of the Centre for Research on Ethics and Anti-Corruption (CEREAC) in Nairobi in June 2026 as a key step for evidence-based policymaking. Meanwhile, EACC has achieved a 72 percent conviction rate over the past three years, recovered Ksh7.4 billion in stolen funds, and prevented losses of Ksh10.74 billion, amid calls for prosecutorial powers.