NAIROBI, Kenya – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has said it has not opened any investigations into claims that Members of Parliament are extorting money from governors and officials in the Executive.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud told journalists on Friday that the commission has not received any formal complaints or credible information on bribery within Parliament.
“We have not received any complaints of bribery by MPs. If we ever receive credible information, then we shall definitely open investigations. I know the President at his level could be having information that we don’t have as of now,” Mohamud said at Integrity Centre in Nairobi.
However, he confirmed that several MPs are under investigation in connection with the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
89 high-profile graft cases
The anti-graft boss revealed that over the past eight months, the commission had completed 89 high-profile corruption investigations.
“These investigation files have been submitted to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), with recommendations to prosecute 82 of the cases,” Mohamud said.
Among them are four cases involving current and former county governors, two former Cabinet Secretaries, a Principal Secretary, and several CEOs and managing directors of state corporations.
The commission is also at an advanced stage of probing sitting governors and 11 former county bosses.
Governors under the radar
Although he declined to name names, several governors have already been questioned.
Trans Nzoia’s George Natembeya, Kiambu’s Kimani Wamatangi, and Marsabit’s Abdi Mohamud have recorded statements with the EACC, while Busia County offices were recently raided.
On Thursday, Garissa Governor Nathif Jama was summoned to record a statement next Monday over graft claims.
The commission is also pursuing Sh1.6 billion worth of corruption cases involving 822 county officials linked to irregular recruitments, payroll manipulation, questionable allowances, and embezzlement of mortgage and car loan funds.
Assets recovered
Since January, the EACC says it has recovered 12 properties worth Sh600 million, alongside Sh105 million in cash, and stopped the possible loss of Sh7.2 billion through “proactive investigations.”
Despite these interventions, Mohamud acknowledged that many Kenyans — particularly the youth — still believe corruption levels are rising.
“This concerns the commission as it does every responsible citizen of this country. While we acknowledge the frustration by Kenyans, I wish to assure the country that the Commission will upscale both its preventive and enforcement mandates to combat corruption more effectively,” he said.
He called for greater collaboration within the justice sector to ensure accountability, saying the EACC remained committed to impartiality, professionalism, and the rule of law.
