HOMA BAY, Kenya — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs) in Homa Bay County as part of efforts to strengthen accountability and integrity within county governments.
The initiative, unveiled on Thursday at the county headquarters, is aimed at promoting good governance and embedding anti-corruption measures in public institutions at the devolved level.
Homa Bay becomes the latest county to operationalise the committees, joining 13 others that have already implemented the framework, including Baringo County, Embu County, Kilifi County, and Kwale County.
Speaking during the launch, EACC Commissioner Cecilia Mutuku said the committees will serve as a structured mechanism for integrating corruption prevention strategies into county operations.
“The committees provide a platform for mainstreaming corruption prevention and promoting ethics and integrity within county governments,” Mutuku said.
She urged the county leadership to ensure the full establishment and effective operationalisation of the County Apex Corruption Prevention Committee, which will oversee the implementation of integrity frameworks across departments.
“A firm commitment to combating corruption will enhance public trust, accountability, and sustainable development for the people of Homa Bay County,” she added.
Gladys Wanga, the Governor of Homa Bay, said the county government is committed to strengthening transparency and improving the management of public resources through the new structures.
She noted that the committees will play a key role in promoting ethical leadership and ensuring accountability in service delivery to residents.
The initiative is being implemented with support from the Good Governance Programme run by GIZ in partnership with the anti-graft commission.
Judith Oduma, Team Leader of the programme, reaffirmed the organisation’s commitment to working with county governments and the EACC to strengthen governance frameworks.
According to the Commission, corruption prevention committees help public institutions identify corruption risks, develop mitigation strategies, and strengthen internal accountability systems.
