The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says it saved the country Ksh16.5 billion in the 2024/2025 financial year by stepping up investigations, integrity tests and proactive operations.
During Monday’s report launch, EACC announced that this amount represents the highest recovery or protection figure in recent years.
CEO Abdi Mohamud revealed that the Commission processed 4,183 corruption reports and launched investigations into 1,846 of them.
The Commission found that bribery dominated the reports at 37 per cent, with embezzlement of public funds coming in second at 19 per cent, unethical conduct at 13 per cent, and fraudulent acquisition and disposal of public property at 10 per cent.
Other economic crimes made up 21 per cent, including procurement fraud, conflict of interest and money laundering.
The Commission investigated 838 active cases and sent 175 to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions.
“The Commission completed 229 investigation files on corruption, economic crimes and ethical violations,” the report said.
“The Commission filed applications and obtained 756 warrants for inspecting or searching bank and mobile phone money transfer accounts, premises, vessels and vehicles in respect of persons or associates suspected of engaging in corruption, economic crimes or related offences.”
The Commission also ran 14 proactive investigations and 166 integrity tests, which prevented the Ksh16.5 billion loss.
Courts heard 213 corruption cases, wrapping up 54 of them. Judges delivered 33 convictions, 15 acquittals and six withdrawals.
EACC said the improved outcomes show stronger case quality and closer collaboration with prosecutors.
The Commission conducted 166 random and targeted integrity tests in several government institutions, including the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Eldoret International Airport (Port Health), National Police Service (NPS), Ministry of Lands registries, Mbagathi County Hospital, Kenyatta National Hospital, the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA), Directorate of Civil Registration Services (DCRS), and the counties of Kajiado and Nairobi.
The results showed that 152 officers failed the tests, four passed and 10 were inconclusive.
“For the officers who failed, the Commission recommended administrative action to the respective institutions and cases with criminal thresholds were investigated and files sent to the DPP,” the report stated.
EACC said the audits exposed critical weaknesses in procurement systems, governance practices, service delivery and internal controls. Follow-up assessments across ministries and county governments showed slow but steady reforms.
Public education efforts also expanded, reaching more than 93,000 citizens through community outreaches.
EACC also conducted major system audits at Kenya Power & Lighting Company (KPLC), National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and the Kenya Prisons Service, uncovering weaknesses in procurement, governance, service delivery and internal controls.
The Commission reached another 128,010 learners in 742 institutions across 23 counties. EACC trained 349 members of Corruption Prevention Committees and rolled out nationwide digital and print campaigns.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde said the results show “corruption does not pay, and it will not prevail.”
He explained that conviction rates, asset recovery and concurrence by the ODPP reflect “the depth and rigour” of the Commission’s investigations.
“These achievements are not mere statistics,” Oginde said.
“They represent schools reclaimed, hospitals protected, land restored and public funds redirected toward public good. They demonstrate, clearly and decisively, that corruption does not pay and it will not prevail.”
But he warned that weak enforcement of Chapter Six, witness interference and threats targeting officers continue to undermine the fight.
He also pointed to institutional silos and rising public apathy. Oginde urged Kenyans to recommit to integrity as the country marks International Anti-Corruption Day.
“These challenges cannot be tackled by EACC alone. They require the concerted effort of government, private sector actors, religious and community leaders, our partners and ultimately, the collective resolve of all citizens,” he said.
Oginde noted that “corruption thrives when good people stay silent,” urging Kenyans to choose integrity, accountability and justice.
“Let us choose a Kenya where honesty is honored and public resources serve the public good,” the CEO said.
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