Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has forged a strategic alliance with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) in a clear attempt to bolster the regional anti-corruption movement. Announced on Thursday, August 14, the partnership represents a major turning point in international efforts to combat corruption and advance transparency throughout Africa.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud revealed the pact during a high-level courtesy visit by the SIU delegation to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre in Nairobi. Mohamud underscored the urgency of regional cooperation in addressing corruption, which often transcends national boundaries.
“The fight against corruption knows no boundaries. Through strategic partnerships such as this, we strengthen our collective capacity to safeguard public resources, uphold integrity, and restore public trust,” he affirmed.
Leading the South African delegation was Andy Mothibi, SIU Head and Chief Executive, as well as Vice President of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA). Mothibi hailed the partnership as a valuable opportunity for benchmarking, sharing best practices, and solidifying anti-graft networks across Commonwealth Africa.
The alliance will focus on key areas, including capacity building, joint training initiatives, technical expertise exchange, staff development, and collaborative research. Both nations also committed to establishing a formal framework for ongoing engagement and knowledge sharing.
Kenya is no stranger to international cooperation in fighting corruption. Since 2003, the country has partnered with the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) on high-impact graft cases, asset recovery, and civil society engagement.
More recently, in May 2024, Kenya hosted a regional anti-corruption conference with member states from East and Central Africa, focusing on whistleblower protection, procurement integrity, and private sector involvement.
