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EACC Moves to Crack Budgeted Corruption in New Strategy
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a stern warning to public and civil servants at all levels of government against diverting funds to unauthorised projects as the financial year draws to a close.
In remarks delivered on behalf of EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud during the official opening of an Integrity and Anti-Corruption Workshop for senior leadership of the Bungoma County Government in Kisumu, Western Region Manager Eric Ngumbi revealed that the Commission will deploy experts to scrutinise budget allocations at both national and county levels. This, he noted, aims to ensure the early detection and prevention of corruption in flagged projects.
The Commission also announced plans to intensify investigations into unexplained wealth and the illegal acquisition of public assets by launching lifestyle audits and profiling targeted public officials. EACC stated that the ultimate goal is to recover ill-gotten public property and deter further corrupt practices.
“The Commission will engage experts to analyse budget allocations for public entities at both the national and county levels, to enable the timely detection and prevention of corruption in the identified projects,” the CEO stated.
In line with the developments, EACC revealed that it has scaled up intelligence gathering and surveillance targeting public institutions that provide essential services and are prone to bribery.
“In this strategic area, the Commission will implement targeted integrity testing and monitoring programmes to reduce corruption in public service delivery, restore public trust, and improve access to quality services by all citizens,” it added.
Meanwhile, the CEO warned public servants against obstructing EACC officers during investigations, cautioning that any form of interference would not be tolerated.
Additionally, Mohamud raised concerns over fraudulent schemes by some public officials aimed at looting public funds through illicit payments and fund diversions.
“As we approach the closure of the current Financial Year 2024/2025 on June 30, 2025, the Commission is aware that, at such a time, corrupt public officials may hatch fraudulent schemes to loot public funds through fictitious payments or diversion of funds meant to pay legitimate suppliers, leading to irregular or fictitious pending bills,” he added.
Meanwhile, speaking at the same event, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka assured the commission of their full cooperation in the war against graft. He committed to building systems that ensure transparency in the delivery of public services.
''Let me be clear: there is no place for corruption, favouritism, or negligence in this administration. We must be bold in making difficult decisions that promote ethical governance. We must build systems that prevent abuse, ensure transparency, and inspire public confidence. Compliance with integrity standards is not a one-time,'' Lusaka stated.
