The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has completed investigations into 89 high-profile corruption cases and forwarded the files to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) for action.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the cases involve prominent public officials, including four current and former governors, two former cabinet secretaries, a principal secretary, and several CEOs and managing directors of state corporations. Out of the 89 cases, the Commission has recommended prosecution in 82.
At the same time, Mohamud revealed that EACC is at an advanced stage of investigating five sitting governors and 11 former governors over allegations of embezzlement of public funds, conflict of interest, money laundering, and unexplained wealth.
“To address irregular recruitments, manipulation of payroll, payment of irregular allowances, and embezzlement of mortgage and car loan funds at the counties, the Commission is actively pursuing cases worth approximately Sh1.6 billion involving 822 county officials,” Mohamud said.
He acknowledged growing public frustration, particularly among young people, over rising levels of corruption, noting that the Commission shares those concerns.
“While the Commission acknowledges the frustration by Kenyans, I wish to assure the country that the Commission will upscale both its preventive and enforcement mandates geared towards effectively combating corruption. The recent months have seen heightened demand for accountability, good governance, and integrity in public institutions, ushering in a progressive and transformative moment for the country,” he said.
Beyond investigations, EACC reported recovering 12 illegally acquired properties valued at Sh600 million and more than Sh105 million in cash, while disrupting potential losses of Sh7.2 billion through proactive interventions.
Mohamud further pointed to the 2024 National Ethics and Corruption Survey, which ranked corruption as the second most pressing issue in Kenya after unemployment, as evidence of the urgent need for stronger accountability.
“These findings underscore the urgent need for coordinated and sustained efforts to enhance investigative efficiency, prosecutorial effectiveness, asset tracing and recovery, and adjudication of corruption-related offences,” he added.
The CEO said the Commission is focusing on strategic interventions, including tackling bribery at service delivery points, monitoring high-value projects to prevent procurement irregularities, intensifying asset recovery efforts, and working closely with regulatory and professional bodies to strengthen compliance.
He also welcomed the enactment of the Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, alongside the Anti-Corruption Laws (Amendment Bill) and the Whistleblower Protection Bill, describing them as a clear demonstration of the government’s commitment to support the war on graft.
