The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has reported record-breaking gains in the 2024/2025 Financial Year, recovering Ksh3.4 billion in illegally acquired assets and averting the loss of an additional Ksh16.5 billion in public funds.
According to the Commission’s Report of Activities and Financial Statements (FY 2024/25), EACC also identified Ksh22.9 billion in illegally acquired and unexplained assets, marking a significant leap in asset recovery and preventive enforcement compared to previous years.
The Commission, led by Chairperson Dr. David Oginde and Secretary/CEO Abdi A. Mohamud, reported that the results reflect an intensified war on graft anchored in its Third Strategic Plan (2023–2028).
According to the report, the EACC handled 4,183 corruption, economic crime and ethics complaints, with 1,846 found valid and taken up for investigation in 2024/2025, a 44.1% rise from the previous year.
In its enforcement mandate, the Commission concluded 175 investigations and submitted the files to the ODPP for action, covering cases of corruption, bribery, conflict of interest and abuse of office in both national and county governments.
With several investigations uncovering multi-billion-shilling procurement irregularities and embezzlement schemes, EACC’s proactive investigations disrupted at least 14 planned corruption deals, saving taxpayers over Ksh16.5 billion.
The report further confirms that the Commission conducted 166 random checks in public offices, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Ministry of Lands, and the National Police Service, out of which 152 officers were found to be non-compliant. These dismal outcomes informed subsequent disciplinary referrals and fresh investigations.
According to the report, the EACC intensified preventive efforts by rolling out the Practical Guide for Corruption Risk Assessment and Management to public institutions and developing new Leadership and Integrity Codes for the Judicial Service Commission and state officers.
Additionally, the Commission’s report suggests that EACC championed ethics education beyond law enforcement. Through the National Integrity Academy (NIAca), EACC trained public officers and ran school outreach programs to instil value-based leadership among Kenya’s youth.
Internationally, the EACC reported strengthened partnerships with the African Union Advisory Board Against Corruption and launched the African Asset Recovery Practitioners Forum (AARP) to improve cross-border tracking and repatriation of stolen assets.
Despite the gains, the report flagged ongoing hurdles such as gaps in the legal framework, interference with witnesses, and limited resources.
The EACC concluded the report by reaffirming its mission to uphold integrity and accountability, declaring 2024/2025 a turning point in Kenya’s anti-corruption journey.
