In an effort to confront corruption, the government has announced the formation of Corruption Prevention Committees in all state departments.
This decision follows the release of a damning report by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), which highlighted widespread corruption across various government sectors.
The initiative, led by Prime Cabinet Secretary and Cabinet Secretary for Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Musalia Mudavadi, seeks to foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and integrity within government institutions.
The Corruption Prevention Committees, chaired by Principal Secretaries, will be tasked with identifying and mitigating corruption risks within their departments. They will collaborate with relevant stakeholders to implement anti-corruption measures and ensure ethical and legal compliance.
In addition to establishing Corruption Prevention Committees, the government has pledged to step up anti-corruption efforts by strengthening oversight mechanisms, increasing transparency in procurement processes, and prosecuting individuals involved in corrupt practices.