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The Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Abdi Mohamud, has formally assumed the presidency of the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities(EAAACA) during the 16th Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi from April 20 to April 24, 2026.

Mohamud, who previously served as Vice President of the regional body for two years, takes over from Naluzze Aisha Batala. Batala was commended for her “exemplary leadership and steadfast commitment to strengthening regional anti-corruption efforts” during her tenure.

In his acceptance remarks, Mohamud expressed humility and gratitude for the trust placed in him by member institutions.

He said he was committed to building on “the strong foundation established by his predecessor”, with a focus on deepening collaboration, enhancing partnerships, and strengthening collective action against corruption across Eastern Africa and beyond.

Under his leadership, priority areas will include strengthening mutual legal assistance and cross-border investigations, enhancing intelligence sharing and joint operations among member agencies, promoting harmonisation of anti-corruption laws and policies, and advancing peer learning, benchmarking, and technical exchange programmes.

Mohamud also highlighted the upcoming launch of the Centre for Research on Ethics and Anti-Corruption (CEREAC), scheduled for June 2026 in Nairobi.

He underscored its role in generating evidence-based research to inform policy, prevention, and enforcement strategies across the region.

Reaffirming EACC’s commitment to regional leadership, he called on Heads of Anti-Corruption Agencies to actively support and contribute to the regional agenda.

He invited member institutions and stakeholders to participate in the CEREAC launch, describing it as a shared platform for knowledge generation and innovation in anti-corruption practice.

The new president noted that his election signals “a strategic shift from national implementation to regional coordination”, aimed at enabling stronger policy influence, enhanced operational synergy, and improved global positioning of the region’s anti-corruption efforts.

The 16th AGM brought together representatives from eight East African countries. It featured the 31st Executive Committee Meeting, ARINEA Steering Group discussions, the 8th Asset Recovery Workshop, and the Anti-Corruption Conference. These engagements provided a forum for experience sharing, capacity building, and strengthening institutional networks.

In his closing remarks, Mohamud expressed appreciation to all delegates for their participation and contributions and wished them a productive and pleasant stay in Nairobi.