NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has directed all State and public officers to submit their declarations of income, assets, and liabilities for the year 2025, in compliance with the new Conflict of Interest Act, 2025.
The filing period runs from November 1 to December 31, marking the first declaration cycle under the law, which came into force on August 19, 2025.
In a statement issued Wednesday, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the exercise is a mandatory requirement aimed at strengthening transparency and accountability across public institutions.
“Filing and submission of the declarations is a personal responsibility of the State or public officer, who also takes personal responsibility for the completeness, accuracy and truthfulness of the information,” said Mohamud.
The declaration must include details of the officer’s income, assets, and liabilities, as well as those of their spouse and dependent children below 18 years.
Officers are also required to disclose any significant changes in their financial or asset status as outlined under Section 31(4) of the Act.
Oversight and Verification
According to the EACC, designated Responsible Commissions—as defined under Section 32—will oversee the review and verification of submitted declarations.
Where such commissions are not yet established, the bodies previously responsible under the repealed Public Officer Ethics Act will continue performing the role until new regulations are gazetted.
The commissions will have up to six months from January 1, 2026, to seek clarifications from officers on missing or unclear information.
They are also mandated to store the declarations securely for at least five years after an officer exits public service.
Additional duties include:
- Taking disciplinary action against non-compliant officers.
- Referring unexplained assets to the EACC for forfeiture.
- Submitting compliance reports to the Commission by July 31, 2026.
The EACC is currently developing detailed regulations and administrative procedures to guide implementation of the new law.
“The development of these regulations is underway and will provide more clarity on the implementation of requirements under the Act,” the Commission said.
For inquiries or clarification, public officers and citizens can contact the EACC via email at dials@integrity.go.ke or by mail to P.O. Box 61130–00200, Nairobi.
The asset declaration exercise is part of ongoing efforts to curb corruption, promote integrity, and ensure that public officers remain accountable to Kenyans.
