As the country approaches the August 2022 elections, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) have agreed to collaborate to promote good governance and integrity.
A meeting between the two commissioners took place on Wednesday in Nairobi, which resulted in the resolution.
The two commissions also discussed several topics related to their respective mandates, including progress made in implementing Chapter 6 of the Constitution on Leadership and Integrity, according to a joint statement read by EACC Chief Executive Officer Twalib Mbarak.
According to the EACC CEO, the anti-corruption watchdog and NCCK would continue to fight for a stronger legislative foundation for Chapter 6 of the Constitution’s implementation.
“Specifically, the Commission and NCCK discussed civic screening of people seeking elected posts to avoid the present ineffective legal system for enforcing Chapter 6 of the Constitution,” he added.
They also discussed the church’s responsibility in defending itself against infiltration and exploitation to further political agendas, he said.
They also agreed that the EACC and NCCK will emphasize anti-corruption messages on the youth in order to protect them from political leaders abusing their power during electioneering.
Working together in the fight against corruption is another resolution, as is advocating for a stronger legislative foundation for the execution of Chapter 6 of the Constitution.
EACC Chairperson Retired Archbishop Eliud Wabukala, who also addressed at the occasion, stressed the need of Kenyans staying educated throughout the electioneering season so that they may make informed judgments.
“We want to see people informed about the decisions to elect right people in office. We are also trying to seek citizen participation in keeping unity and peace because after elections we must be together,” said Wabukala.
