The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated a nationwide anti-corruption campaign in Kajiado County, aiming to enhance public participation in the fight against corruption and promote ethical conduct among Kenyans. This five-day campaign, which began on Monday, September 22, 2026, at Maasai National Polytechnic, will run until Friday, September 25, 2026. During this period, the commission will engage in public outreaches, youth engagements, capacity-building sessions, and community forums across the county.
EACC Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Wanjiru Muiru highlighted the commission's mandate, which includes corruption prevention, public education, awareness, and law enforcement. The campaign focuses on prevention by empowering citizens and public institutions to identify and address practices that create opportunities for corruption. Dr. Muiru mentioned that over the last three years, the commission has secured 72 convictions, filed 134 asset recovery suits, and recovered illegally acquired assets valued at approximately Sh7.4 billion.
The EACC vice chairperson also disclosed that the commission had undertaken 41 examinations and reviews, conducted corruption risk assessments in 17 counties, and carried out 403 random integrity tests in public institutions. These system reviews have helped identify loopholes that could expose Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs) to corruption risks. Dr. Muiru noted that the commission is aware of land-related integrity concerns in Kajiado and has several reported cases under investigation.
Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku pledged the county government's support for the campaign, urging stakeholders to ensure the campaign reaches all sections of society. He emphasized the importance of making the exercise all-inclusive, as corruption permeates every level of society. Unless jointly fought, success will be minimal, according to the governor. Deputy Governor Martin Moshisho and County Assembly Speaker Justus Ngossor accompanied the governor during the launch.
County Commissioner Michael Yator, who chairs the Anti-Corruption Committee at the national government level in Kajiado, also pledged his office's support for the campaign. Yator stated that the National Government would work with EACC to strengthen corruption prevention efforts in the county, noting that fighting corruption is crucial for economic growth and improved service delivery.
As part of the campaign, EACC has launched a caravan that will traverse different parts of Kajiado to engage residents, create awareness, and provide information on mechanisms for reporting and preventing corruption. The commission will partner with the Kajiado County Government to engage students at Umma University through the Campus Edition programme, highlighting the role of young people in promoting integrity and fighting corruption.
The campaign will also focus on capacity building for county executives and members of the County Assembly, equipping them with skills to identify and prevent corruption risks in the execution of their duties. National Government institutions in Kajiado will participate in capacity-building programmes as the commission steps up its nationwide anti-corruption prevention and awareness campaign.
Key points
- The EACC has secured 72 convictions and recovered Sh7.4 billion in assets over the last three years.
- The campaign aims to empower citizens and public institutions to identify and address practices that create opportunities for corruption.
- The EACC will engage in public outreaches, youth engagements, and community forums across Kajiado County during the five-day campaign.
