Kenya's corruption watchdog has clawed back a staggering 28 billion shillings during a six-year battle against graft according to fresh revelations from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission. The agency blocked another 42 billion shillings from disappearing into corrupt pockets while hunting down suspects believed to have stolen 50 billion more. Chief executive Abdi Mohamud delivered the figures during Friday's commemoration of African Anti-Corruption Day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre. The recovery operation transformed a massive 60-acre land grab into affordable housing for slum dwellers. Mohamud branded corruption as a crime against humanity that robs citizens of basic healthcare and government services.
Commission chairman David Oginde declared the anti-graft war essential for protecting national wealth and ensuring fair development across the country. He demanded legal reforms and institutional changes to strengthen the fight while calling for public vigilance against corrupt leaders. Former Attorney General Githu Muigai served as chief guest and condemned corruption as a direct attack on human dignity. The veteran lawyer told Kenyans to become active fighters rather than passive observers in the corruption battle. He accused the private sector of enabling corrupt practices that favor connections over genuine needs.
The Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum coordinated the event bringing together government officials, civil society groups, private companies, religious leaders and development partners. Representatives from 20 different sectors attended the gathering with the commission serving as secretariat. The annual theme emphasized how corruption undermines service delivery and citizen welfare by linking graft to human rights violations.
Commission chairman David Oginde declared the anti-graft war essential for protecting national wealth and ensuring fair development across the country. He demanded legal reforms and institutional changes to strengthen the fight while calling for public vigilance against corrupt leaders. Former Attorney General Githu Muigai served as chief guest and condemned corruption as a direct attack on human dignity. The veteran lawyer told Kenyans to become active fighters rather than passive observers in the corruption battle. He accused the private sector of enabling corrupt practices that favor connections over genuine needs.
The Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum coordinated the event bringing together government officials, civil society groups, private companies, religious leaders and development partners. Representatives from 20 different sectors attended the gathering with the commission serving as secretariat. The annual theme emphasized how corruption undermines service delivery and citizen welfare by linking graft to human rights violations.
