Accountability
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has ordered immediate administrative action against six senior police commanders following a brutal assault at a Nandi Hills pool hall. An eight-minute CCTV video that went viral shows uniformed officers beating young men with batons, sparking nationwide outrage. The Internal Affairs Unit's investigation recommended these measures, which Kanja has approved.
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In a new episode of The Readiness Report, host Redi Tlhabi discusses with Corruption Watch's Lebogang Ramafoko the Madlanga Commission and why Police Minister Senzo Mchunu has not been fired despite ongoing crises. The conversation highlights failures in political accountability and the limited impact of inquiry commissions. It explores how party politics often prioritizes protection over public interest.
A new study commissioned by Ethiopia's Office of the Federal Auditor General has found that audit irregularities have increased steadily from 2009 to 2023, due to weak enforcement and poor follow-up. Researchers from Addis Ababa University attribute the issues to limited accountability, especially during political transitions. They call for greater independence for the auditor general's office and audits of key sectors like digital projects.