The Public Service Commission (PSC) has voluntarily invited the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to conduct a sweeping review of its internal systems, policies, and operational practices.
The initiative, officially launched at the PSC headquarters on Friday, marks the first time a government agency has proactively submitted itself to an integrity audit by an external body. PSC Chairperson Amb. Anthony Muchiri described the review as a bold step in theCommission’s reform journey.
“This proactive review underscores our commitment to excellence and values-driven service delivery,” Muchiri said. “We’re not waiting for a crisis. We’re taking responsibility and setting the standard.”
The internal systems review aims to identify and seal integrity gaps, streamline operations, and enhance institutional resilience in the face of rising governance demands. Already, the Commission has implemented measures such as corruption reporting channels and integrity suggestion boxes, and has adopted insights from an internal corruption risk survey.
EACC Vice Chair Dr. Monica Muiru hailed the PSC’s move as a benchmark for public sector integrity. “This collaboration strengthens inter-agency efforts to entrench ethics in governance. It’s a model for what reform can look like,” she said.
The review aligns with PSC’s broader reform agenda, including recent directives on the governance of state corporations and the elevation of internal audit functions.
The Commission has committed to full transparency throughout the process, promising that the findings will inform future institutional reforms.
“This process reflects our belief that good governance begins with introspection,” said Amb. Muchiri. “We are leading by example because reform starts at home.”
