EACC hosts high-level justice sector dialogue in Nakuru on March 23, 2026 / HANDOUTThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is hosting a high-level justice sector dialogue this week to review progress, identify opportunities, and chart future actions in Kenya’s fight against corruption.
The forum, taking place in Nakuru, brings together key justice institutions to enhance coordination and align efforts within their respective mandates to combat corruption and economic crimes.
The dialogue was officially opened by Judge Mwaniki Gachoka of the Court of Appeal on behalf of Chief Justice Martha Koome and was attended by George Murugara, Chairperson of the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee of the National Assembly; EACC Chairperson David Oginde; and EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud.
In a speech delivered on her behalf, Chief Justice Koome highlighted milestones achieved through the National Council on the Administration of Justice (NCAJ), which she chairs.
She noted that the council has strengthened efficiency across the justice chain, from investigation and prosecution to adjudication of corruption cases.
She emphasised the rollout of the Anti-Corruption Strategic Guidelines Framework for Kenya’s Justice Sector and the Guidelines for the Expeditious Trial of Corruption and Economic Crime Cases in Special Magistrates’ Courts, launched in March and October 2025, respectively.
“The primary objective of these guidelines is to ensure the just, fair, timely, and expeditious disposal of corruption and economic crime cases,” she said.
The Chief Justice also urged stakeholders to critically examine investigation timelines, prosecutorial preparedness, and court case management, while reaffirming the Judiciary’s commitment to strengthening its role in the justice chain.
Leaders during when EACC hosted high-level justice sector dialogue in Nakuru on March 23, 2026 / HANDOUTWelcoming participants, EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud stressed the need for a cohesive justice sector that delivers on public expectations.
He noted that the dialogue is anchored on NCAJ’s mission to promote a consultative approach in criminal justice reforms.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde called for a united front against corruption, highlighting the interdependence of institutions despite their constitutional independence.
“When spider webs unite, they can tie up a lion. Working together presents an opportunity to defeat the dragon of corruption,” he said.
Oginde encouraged participants to confront challenges candidly, collaborate across institutions, and translate discussions into concrete actions.
The forum has attracted representatives from the Judiciary, Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), Commission on Administrative Justice (CAJ), Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA), and Transparency International Kenya, among others.
The dialogue continues with expert presentations and stakeholder engagements aimed at advancing Kenya’s anti-corruption agenda.
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