In picture, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), in collaboration with the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG) members during the consultative forum, bringing together key stakeholders from the media and anti-corruption sectors to enhance partnerships in the fight against graft and economic crimes in Kenya.
By Aoma Keziah,
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), in collaboration with the Kenya Editors Guild (KEG), held a consultative forum in the form of a Press Club Luncheon, bringing together key stakeholders from the media and anti-corruption sectors to enhance partnerships in the fight against graft and economic crimes in Kenya.
With a focus on engaging news editors and senior journalists involved in the coverage of corruption and governance matters, the forum served as a platform for open discussions on the role of the media in shaping public perception and policy on corruption-related issues.
EACC Chairperson, Dr. David Oginde, stated that the survey conducted by EACC in 2023, indicated corruption and bribery as the biggest challenge in Kenya
“The National Ethics and Corruption Survey conducted by EACC in 2023 indicated corruption and bribery as a critical challenge facing the country, according to 57.3% of respondents. The Survey further revealed that the national average bribe has been increasing from KES 5,890 in 2021 to KES 6,865 in 2022 and KES 11,625 in 2023,” he highlighted.
Discussions at the forum explored various avenues for collaboration, including capacity-building initiatives for journalists, information-sharing mechanisms between EACC and the media, and strategies for fostering greater public engagement in the anti-corruption discourse.
“Corruption continues to drain public resources, crippling service delivery and deepening inequality in our country. Billions of shillings meant for development are stolen, yet only a small fraction is ever recovered. This calls for a stronger, more coordinated approach between investigative agencies and the media to track, expose,and recover stolen public asset,” stated KEG President Zubeidah Kananu.
EACC CEO, Mr. Abdi Mohamud, urged the media to work closely with EACC, to end corruption.
“I invite you, the media, to work closely with us for together, we can ensure that corruption does not rob our nation of a bright future. We are exploring opportunities to have regular and structured engagements with the media including trainings and capacity building programs,” he urged.
He also highlighted the importance of a collaborative approach to asset recovery and the need for increased investigative reporting to expose corrupt practices.
“We must harness national synergy in asset recovery and work hand in hand with the media to shed light on economic crimes and governance failures,” added Mohamud.
The event underscored the shared commitment between the EACC and the media fraternity towards the advancing of the anti-corruption agenda
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