NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has strengthened its international anti-corruption partnerships following a high-level meeting with a delegation from China’s Shaanxi Provincial Supervisory Commission.
The Chinese delegation was led by Director General Wang Xingning, who held talks with EACC officials on enhancing collaboration in the fight against corruption.
According to the commission, the discussions focused on sharing experiences, exchanging best practices and identifying areas for cooperation aimed at promoting integrity, accountability and transparency.
Knowledge Sharing at the Centre of Talks
EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde said the commission is keen to learn from China’s experience in preventing and combating corruption.
He noted that exchanging knowledge and best practices with international partners can help strengthen Kenya’s anti-corruption framework and improve institutional capacity.
Corruption Remains an Evolving Challenge
During the meeting, Wang observed that corruption continues to evolve, requiring anti-corruption agencies to adapt their strategies to emerging trends.
He said corrupt actors continually change their methods, making it necessary for oversight institutions to remain responsive and innovative in tackling the vice.
Commitment to Research and Training
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Shaanxi Provincial Supervisory Commission.
He said EACC is ready to collaborate in areas including:
- Research on anti-corruption strategies.
- Capacity building and training.
- Knowledge and experience sharing.
- Institutional cooperation.
According to the commission, the engagement underscores the importance of international partnerships in supporting efforts to prevent and combat corruption.
The meeting concluded with both institutions reaffirming their commitment to promoting integrity, transparency and accountability through continued collaboration.