The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recovered assets worth Sh3.6 billion linked to corruption and unexplained wealth while preventing the potential loss of Sh10.4 billion in public funds through investigations and interventions.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud disclosed the figures on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, when he appeared before the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs (JLAC) in Mombasa to present an update on the commission’s implementation of its 2025/26 financial year budget.
Mohamud said the commission was strengthening its efforts to safeguard public resources through enhanced monitoring of capital-intensive government projects, intensified action against bribery at service delivery points and expanded asset recovery operations.
He also identified the expansion of EACC’s presence across the country as a priority, noting that a wider network of offices would improve public access to the commission’s services.
The meeting also considered Sessional Paper No. 4 of 2024 on the National Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Policy, with EACC expressing support for measures aimed at improving access to justice, reducing case backlogs and promoting coordinated dispute resolution.
However, the commission called for clear safeguards governing the use of alternative dispute resolution mechanisms in criminal matters.
It recommended that the policy expressly state that ADR in criminal cases must comply with the Constitution and other applicable laws.
The commission also called for a clear definition of ADR’s role in criminal proceedings and the identification of specific exceptions to its application.
Mohamud reaffirmed EACC’s commitment to preventing and combating corruption and unethical conduct, adding that the commission would continue to promote prudent, efficient and transparent use of public resources.
JLAC Chairperson George Murugara commended the commission’s efforts to protect public resources and pledged the committee’s support for initiatives aimed at strengthening its operations.
Murugara particularly backed plans to expand EACC’s presence into more counties, a move expected to bring its services closer to citizens and improve access to reporting and anti-corruption interventions.
The recovery of assets linked to corruption and unexplained wealth, alongside efforts to prevent the loss of public funds, remains central to EACC’s mandate of promoting integrity and accountability in the management of public resources.
