NAIROBI, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged county governments to strengthen transparency and accountability systems in the implementation of industrial development programmes across the country.
Speaking during a meeting at the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry headquarters in Nairobi on Friday, EACC Vice Chairperson Monica Muiru said robust governance structures are essential to safeguard public investments and promote sustainable economic growth.
Muiru commended national and county leaders for working with the Commission in a compliance monitoring exercise focused on the County Aggregation and Industrial Parks Programme (CAIPs).
“The initiative is a cornerstone of Kenya’s strategy to accelerate agro-industrialization and reinforce local economies,” the Commission said.
The monitoring exercise aims to assess whether the programme is being implemented in line with existing legal, procurement, and financial management frameworks.
Representing the ministry, Principal Secretary Juma Mukhwana said the exercise is both timely and necessary to ensure public investments deliver their intended benefits.
He noted that the review process provides an opportunity to evaluate whether county-level implementation aligns with governance standards guiding public sector projects.
Jonathan Bii, who represented the Council of Governors at the meeting, described the monitoring exercise as a constructive step toward strengthening oversight and identifying risks early in the programme.
He added that the initiative would help improve governance practices while enhancing the effectiveness of industrial projects implemented at the county level.
County officials attending the forum reaffirmed their commitment to transparency, prudent management of public resources, and cooperation with oversight teams.
The County Aggregation and Industrial Parks programme is a key pillar of Kenya’s industrialisation agenda and is designed to support farmers, cooperatives, and micro, small, and medium enterprises by linking them to value addition and manufacturing opportunities.
