EMBU COUNTY TEAMS UP WITH EACC TO BOOST ANTI-CORRUPTION EFFORTS
Embu County has officially partnered with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in a strategic move aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability in public service. The collaboration was unveiled on Thursday at the Embu County Government Headquarters during a high-level event that also saw the inauguration of Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs). The launch was presided over by EACC Commissioner Alfred Mushimba, Governor Cecily Mbarire, and members of the County Executive Committee.
Speaking at the event, Commissioner Mushimba praised Embu County for embracing institutional reforms to curb corruption, noting that effective anti-corruption measures require collective action. EACC cannot win the war against corruption alone. Partnerships such as this are vital in safeguarding public resources for the benefit of citizens, he said. He emphasized that tackling corruption is most effective at the institutional level, where preventive systems and structures can be reinforced to deter misconduct before it occurs.
Governor Mbarire welcomed the partnership, pledging her administration’s commitment to ethical leadership and accountability. She highlighted the importance of ongoing support from the EACC, including training county officials and enhancing capacity in resource management. With proper training and oversight, our officers will be better equipped to manage the resources entrusted to them, she stated. The establishment of CPCs follows the 2023 guidelines jointly developed by EACC and the GIZ Good Governance Programme, providing a structured framework for detecting, preventing, and mitigating corruption risks within public entities. The initiative in Embu is viewed as a milestone for embedding integrity at the county level and serves as a model for other devolved units across Kenya.