Launch of KIP, Nairobi/27.02.2025
The National Anti-Corruption Campaign Secretariat Committee (NACCSC) today participated in the launch of the Kenya Integrity Plan (KIP 2023-2028) as a partner of the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum(KLIF).
The Plan outlines strategies and actions to be undertaken by both the public and private sectors to enhance integrity in Kenya including an implementation matrix that guides members on the expected output and targets.
The launch was presided over by the Attorney-General of Kenya Hon. Dorcas Oduor, SC, EBS, who gave the Keynote address.
Speaking during the occasion held at the KICC, the AG highlighted some of the key achievements that the Office of the Attorney General and Department of Justice has made in the fight against corruption
She said her office coordinates mutual legal assistance in corruption, economic crimes and criminal matters to leverage on international cooperation for effective investigations, prosecution, adjudication and recovery of assets;
It also undertakes anti-corruption campaigns through the established County Anti-Corruption Oversight Committee in all 47 counties to educate, sensitize and create awareness on corrupt practices with the aim of effecting fundamental change in the attitudes, behaviours and culture among Kenyans;
The office has also developed and published regulations under the Anti-Bribery Act and Guidelines to assist Public and Private Entities in the preparation of Procedures for the Prevention of Bribery and Corruption; and
Development of a Whistle-blower Protection Bill which seeks to among others provide procedures for reporting improper conduct and sets out measures for persons who report improper conduct (whistle-blowers)."
Speakers during the occasion included the Ethics and Anticorruption Commission Chairperson Bishop Dr. David Oginde who reiterated the importance of citizen engagement through public participation.
He said, “the citizens are key stakeholders in the promotion of good governance through public participation as they demand for transparency and accountability."
The EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud called on KLIF partners to effectively prevent and combat corruption in their respective institutions.
Present during the occasion were FCPA Nancy Gathungu Auditor General of Kenya, Hon. Justice Daniel Musinga, President of the Court of Appeal, Mr. Paul Famba, CEO, Public Service Commission, Sheila Masinde, Executive Director, Transparency International (TI), Ms Ashita Mittal, Regional Representative, UNODC and Prof. Nicholas Letting, Chairperson, APSEA who are all KLIF partners and Stakeholders committed to supporting the fight against corruption.
