The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud Friday described corruption as a “crime against humanity,” citing its devastating effect on governance, service delivery, and public trust.
He said the vice must be fought by all means.
“Corruption continues to stifle the economy, deny citizens access to basic rights such as healthcare, safe environments, and essential government services. But most critically, it undermines human dignity,” said Mohamud.
He reported that the commission had recovered assets worth approximately Sh28 billion in the last six years through proactive investigations and averted potential losses estimated at Sh42 billion.
Ongoing asset recovery efforts target a further Sh50 billion suspected to have been illicitly acquired.
He spoke Friday as EACC through the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF), Friday led the national commemoration of the 9th Edition of the African Anti-Corruption Day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
The event brought together stakeholders from across the public, private, and civil society sectors to raise awareness on the fight against corruption under the theme:
“Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption.”
The African Anti-Corruption Day, marked annually on July 11, was established by the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combating Corruption (AUCPCC) to provide a platform for stakeholders to reflect on anti-corruption efforts and galvanize action across the continent.
