The National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Justice and Legal Affairs approved the appointment of Abdi Mohamud Ahmed as the new Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The approval was announced by the committee’s vice chairperson, Mwengi Mutuse, who moved the motion for the nominee’s appointment during a parliamentary session.
He confirmed that the committee had thoroughly vetted Ahmed and found that he met all the legal requirements for the position.
“The committee approves Abdi Mohamud Ahmed for appointment as the Secretary and Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC),” Mutuse stated.
He emphasized that the vetting process had ensured that all legal thresholds were satisfied.
Mutuse further explained that Ahmed had fulfilled all the constitutional and statutory requirements, as outlined in Article 250 Sub-article 12 of the Constitution, Section 16(1) of the EACC Act, and the Public Appointments (Parliamentary Approval) Act.
The committee was satisfied with Ahmed’s qualifications and his ability to effectively lead the EACC.
The nominee had been selected through an open, transparent, and competitive recruitment process, in compliance with the relevant laws.
The committee also noted that Ahmed had met all constitutional and statutory criteria, particularly those related to citizenship, leadership, ethics, integrity, and tax compliance.
This approval is a significant step for the EACC, an institution critical in the fight against corruption and the promotion of ethical conduct in public service.
The EACC, established under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act, is responsible for investigating corruption-related offenses, educating the public on integrity matters, and ensuring adherence to anti-corruption laws.
If the National Assembly ratifies the appointment, Abdi Mohamud Ahmed will take over from Twalib Mbarak, whose six-year term as EACC CEO will end in 2025.
Mohamud was selected from 172 applicants, with the final shortlist narrowing down to 14 candidates.
His appointment comes at a time when there are growing demands for greater transparency and accountability within government institutions.
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