NAIROBI, Kenya — The Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, has been elected to the Executive Committee of the African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (AAACA), boosting Kenya’s influence in the fight against corruption across Africa.
Mohamud was elected to represent the Eastern Africa region during the 8th AAACA General Assembly held in Nairobi, placing Kenya at the centre of decision-making within the continental organisation.
The election reflects growing recognition of EACC’s role in promoting integrity, accountability, and good governance, while providing Kenya with an opportunity to contribute directly to shaping anti-corruption policies across the continent.
Three-Year Mandate
The newly elected Executive Committee will serve a three-year term and comprises representatives from Africa’s five regions.
Mohamud will represent Eastern Africa alongside:
- Abdulla M. A. Gadir Bo of Libya, representing Northern Africa;
- Gaoretelelwe Leonard Lekgetho of South Africa, representing Southern Africa;
- Alexandra K. Zoe of Liberia, representing West Africa; and
- Bénie-Laure Kamwiziku Kusanzakana of the Democratic Republic of Congo, representing Central Africa.
The committee is expected to guide the association’s strategic direction and strengthen cooperation among anti-corruption agencies across Africa.
New AAACA Leadership
The General Assembly also elected a new leadership team to steer the association over the next three years.
Modibo Sacko, head of Mali’s Central Office for the Repression of Illicit Enrichment (OCLEI), was elected President of AAACA.
Meanwhile, Michael Reza of the Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commission was elected First Vice President, while Khaled Benguernane of Algeria’s High Authority for Transparency, Prevention and Fight Against Corruption was elected Second Vice President.
In his acceptance speech, Sacko pledged to build on reforms initiated by the outgoing leadership and strengthen collaboration among anti-corruption institutions across the continent.
He also committed to advancing the Africa Anti-Corruption Studies and Research Centre (CEREAC), a flagship AAACA project aimed at promoting research, training, and knowledge-sharing among member institutions.
Kenya’s Growing Role
The election is being viewed as a significant diplomatic and governance milestone for Kenya, particularly as corruption remains one of the continent’s major governance challenges.
By securing a seat on the Executive Committee, EACC is expected to play a more active role in developing regional strategies on corruption prevention, asset recovery, investigations, and institutional capacity building.
The General Assembly concluded by selecting Libya as the host of the 9th AAACA General Assembly, reflecting the association’s commitment to strengthening continental cooperation against corruption.
