This archive report was first published on 8 June 2020.
On June 8, 2020, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) praised the Judiciary for its key rulings and judgments that have bolstered the fight against corruption in the country.
EACC boss Twalib Mbarak said the Judiciary's prudent handling of various corruption-related matters has been a morale booster to anti-graft officials.
"The Commission commends the courts for their prudent handling of various corruption-related matters. There have been numerous instances where actions of the EACC have been challenged in courts, but upon interpretations of the Constitution, courts have made diverse rulings and judgments which have bolstered the fight against corruption in the country," said Mr Mbarak in a statement.
Mr Mbarak cited a recent court verdict in the corruption case facing former Governor Dr. Evans Kidero, in which the High Court allowed the anti-graft agency to search the homes and offices of the former county boss for unexplained wealth estimated at Sh9 billion.
The court ruled that the search warrants issued against the ex-Governor in September 2018 did not breach the law, despite Dr. Kidero's claims that the order was vague, overboard, and open-ended.
Other notable cases cited by the EACC include a High Court ruling in the Moses Lenolkulal case that paved the way for the vacation of office of Governors facing corruption charges, as well as a Supreme Court verdict that stayed a Court of Appeal judgment requiring the EACC to give notice to suspects before seeking a search warrant.
