KENYA: The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has commenced an induction programme for over 80 newly recruited staff members, with a formal opening ceremony held on Tuesday, 7th April 2026, at the Kenya School of Government, Kabete.
Speaking during the opening session, the Secretary/Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Abdi A. Mohamud, congratulated the new officers on their successful recruitment and welcomed them to the Commission, describing their appointment as both an honour and a national duty.
He noted that EACC operates within a clear constitutional and legislative mandate to combat and prevent corruption.
However, he emphasized that the evolving nature of corruption now characterized by complex financial schemes, digital concealment, and systemic vulnerabilities demands vigilance, innovation, and unwavering commitment.
“The expectations of the public have grown significantly. Your joining the Commission comes at a critical time when the fight against corruption requires fresh energy, integrity, and professionalism,” he stated.
The CEO highlighted key priority areas for the Commission, including enhanced monitoring of capital-intensive projects, tackling bribery at service delivery points, strengthening asset recovery efforts, and deepening collaboration with regulatory and professional bodies to promote compliance and accountability.
In her welcoming remarks, the Deputy Director, Human Resource Management, Mrs. Petronila Kyengo, challenged the new officers to uphold the highest standards of personal integrity, stressing that ethical conduct is non-negotiable.
She further called for high performance, accountability, discipline, and teamwork, noting that corruption is interconnected and requires coordinated institutional responses.
The two-week induction programme is designed to equip the officers with the knowledge, skills, and values necessary to contribute effectively to the Commission’s mandate.
Participants were encouraged to actively engage, ask questions, and fully immerse themselves in the learning process.Mr. Mohamud expressed confidence in the new team’s ability to make meaningful contributions and officially declared the induction programme open.
