This archive report was first published on 11 December 2019.
Kenya's anti-graft authority EACC has made significant strides in recovering corruptly acquired assets. According to the commission, they recovered assets valued at approximately Sh4.5 billion in the last financial year.
Speaking during the International Anti-Corruption Day in Makueni county on Monday, EACC chairman Eliud Wabukala highlighted the commission's achievements. He stated that EACC also disrupted possible loss of Sh14.4 billion in the same period.
The commission secured 51 convictions for corruption offences, with 74 cases prosecuted. Wabukala commended the team's courage and dedication, as well as the close collaboration and coordination with other law enforcement agencies.
President Uhuru Kenyatta praised the EACC, acknowledging its commitment to contain crime and economic crimes. He expressed trust that the country has made significant progress and achievements in its anti-corruption agenda.
Uhuru emphasized the importance of translating high awareness levels on corruption into action against the vice. He called on the public to refrain from participating in corrupt activities.
Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana called for the consolidation of all laws touching on corruption into a single law. He likened subsidiary laws on corruption to a horse without a rider, saying one major law and the constitution were enough to win the war on corruption.
