In a 2019 statement, EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak emphasized the commission's commitment to investigating corruption without fear of intimidation, vowing to pursue cases regardless of political connections or high-profile individuals.
The remarks followed allegations from lawmakers allied with Deputy President William Ruto that anti-graft agencies were being manipulated to obstruct his 2022 presidential campaign. Mbarak refuted the claims, stating the EACC remained focused on its mandate to prosecute graft at all levels.
MPs from the Rift Valley region, including Nandi Hills' Alfred Keter and Cherangany's Joshua Kutuny, accused colleagues of exerting pressure on investigative bodies. They called for audits of stalled government projects and accountability for all perpetrators, regardless of position or status.
Supporters of the NASA coalition reiterated that the anti-graft campaign targeted systemic corruption rather than specific individuals or communities. The EACC reaffirmed its stance that no one would be shielded from scrutiny in the ongoing efforts to address graft.
