Anti-graft commission CEO Abdi Mohamud elected into IAACA executive committee
The anti-corruption agency has achieved significant milestones in averting loss of public funds through proactive investigations, recovery of proceeds of corruption and forfeiture of unexplained wealth
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud has been elected to the Executive Committee of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA).
Mohamud was elected into IAACA during the 14th General Meeting of the Hong Kong-based association held earlier this month.
The election of the EACC’s CEO to the organisation is an acknowledgment of Kenya’s continued strides in preventing and combating corruption.
The anti-corruption agency has achieved significant milestones in averting loss of public funds through proactive investigations, recovery of proceeds of corruption and forfeiture of unexplained wealth.
In addition the Commission has successfully conducted high-impact investigations resulting in prosecutions and convictions of high-profile personalities.
Mohamud’s election to IAACA’s Executive Committee provides the Commission a platform to deepen its formal and informal networks for cooperation between anti-corruption authorities worldwide to enhance the fight against corruption.
IAACA is an anti-corruption organization mandated to promote the effective implementation of the United Nations Convention against Corruption (UNCAC) and assist anti-corruption agencies (ACAs) worldwide in the prevention of and fight against corruption.
It comprises 180 anti-corruption authorities from different countries and regions.
The election of the CEO comes when the Anti-graft Authority has been partnering with different entities in the Country including the national Police Service and the National Transport and Security Authority to help address graft in the various sectors and make significant steps towards a better society.
During the partnership with NTSA, the two entities pledged to swiftly deal with corrupt practices, such as bribery, in high-risk areas including motor vehicle inspection, licensing, and drivers’ training and testing.
EACC CEO emphasized the importance of the integrity of the NTSA processes and noted the impact of non-compliance on society.
While partnering with NPS, EACC stated it would ensure it supports the Police address systemic weakness in their policies, procedures and practices which are conducive to corruption.
The top leadership from EACC and NPS agreed to work closely to enhance integrity and accountability in the Service.
