Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson David Oginde has urged surveyors to uphold professional integrity and protect public land amid concerns over the long-term effects of land-related corruption in Kenya.
Speaking at the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) Africa Regional Conference in Naivasha, Oginde called on practitioners to exercise diligence and professionalism in decisions concerning land ownership, use and management.
He warned that corruption involving land could have lasting consequences for communities and future generations, noting that land disputes have historically contributed to conflict in Kenyan society.
Oginde also highlighted asset recovery as a key pillar of EACC’s Strategic Plan, reaffirming the commission’s commitment to recovering public assets and safeguarding resources.
ISK President Eric Nyadimo urged members to maintain professional standards and pledged continued cooperation with the anti-graft agency. The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2026 to strengthen collaboration in promoting integrity within the land sector.
The conference, running from October 29 to 30, 2026, is themed “Catalyzing Sustainable Investment: The Role of Surveyors in the Blue, Green, and Built Economies.”
The meeting brings together professionals to discuss the surveying sector’s contribution to sustainable investment, environmental protection and infrastructure development.
Oginde said responsible land management remains essential to protecting public resources and ensuring development benefits both current and future generations.
