Kenya is partnering with China in a bid to fight corruption through capacity-building initiatives designed to enhance and diversify strategies to combat corruption, the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) Dr. David Oginde, and CEO, Mr. Twalib Mbarak revealed on Tuesday.
EACC revealed this partnership after meeting China’s Deputy Secretary of the Central Commission for Discipline Inspection (CCDI) and Vice Chairperson of the National Supervisory Commission (NSC) Fu Kui, who is in Kenya to seal the partnership.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson, Dr.Oginde, and CEO Mbarak hosted Fu Kui alongside Li Xi, a Member of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee at the Commission Headquarters.
During his visit to the Commission’s headquarters, Fu Kui reaffirmed his commitment to supporting EACC’s anti-corruption efforts.
A section of the EACC Headquarters Integrity Centre in Nairobi County
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“Fu Kui expressed his strong commitment to supporting the Commission’s anti-corruption efforts, particularly through capacity-building initiatives designed to enhance and diversify strategies in the fight against corruption,” the commission revealed after the meeting.
The commission’s chairperson, Oginde expressed gratitude for the continuous support CCDI and the People’s Republic of China have provided it through this vital partnership.
Oginde highlighted the importance of unity against corruption and the need to advance international cooperation to combat it effectively.
Echoing Oginde, Mbarak, thanked Fu Kui for his continued support in the ongoing cooperation with the Commission.
He emphasized that the support in training and institutional capacity building has equipped the Commission with essential skills and competencies critical for an effective anti-corruption mandate.
The partnership is part of the commission’s strategy to spearhead the fight against corruption and promote sound ethical standards and practices in Kenya.
In its fight against corruption, the commission recognizes such partnerships to establish, support, and maintain strategic components in the realization of its strategic objectives to fight corruption in the country.
This is not the first partnership the commission is entering into, the commission has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with some public and private entities.
The MOU mainly supports the Commission’s mandate which includes investigations, prevention of corruption and unethical practices, and public education.
Some of the MOUs have been signed with the following institutions; Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Financial Reporting Centre (FRC), Association of Professional Society in East Africa (APSEA), and Nairobi City County Government (NCCG).
Corruption has been one of the major issues ailing Kenya. The commission has been on a loop to fight it, with several top leaders in the nation having been grilled and investigated.
Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga (left) and EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak.
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