NAIROBI, Kenya— The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is seeking to deepen its collaboration with religious institutions, with the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church becoming the latest faith-based organisation to explore a partnership aimed at promoting integrity and accountability in Kenya.
The two institutions held a consultative meeting on Friday, October 30, 2026, to discuss ways of working together to strengthen ethical conduct, responsible citizenship and public accountability.
EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde said corruption continues to undermine Kenya’s development by affecting service delivery, eroding public trust in institutions and weakening societal values.
He noted that the fight against corruption requires collective action, highlighting the role of religious institutions in shaping behaviour and promoting ethical values among citizens.
Oginde said the SDA Church’s extensive presence across the country and its reach across different generations make it an important partner in efforts to build a culture of integrity.
EACC Targets Youth in Anti-Corruption Campaign
Representing the EACC Chief Executive Officer, Director of Investigations FCPA John Lolkoloi reaffirmed the commission’s commitment to establishing stronger and more structured partnerships with faith-based organisations through their umbrella bodies.
The SDA Church, East Kenya Union Conference (EKUC) President, Pastor Dr Joel Okindo, welcomed the proposed collaboration and expressed the church’s willingness to work with the commission.
Okindo said the church was particularly interested in engaging and mentoring young people to become responsible citizens, building on its existing youth mentorship programmes.
The proposed partnership will focus on empowering young people to become champions of integrity, promoting responsible citizenship and equipping religious leaders with the knowledge and capacity to advocate for accountability and ethical leadership.
It will also encourage community conversations on integrity, good governance and the responsibility of citizens in addressing corruption.
EACC Expands Engagement With Religious Institutions
The engagement is part of EACC’s broader efforts to involve religious institutions in the fight against corruption by using their community networks to promote ethical leadership and responsible conduct.
The commission has previously held similar engagements with the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops (KCCB), the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya (EAK) and the National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK).
Through the proposed partnerships, EACC is seeking to extend anti-corruption awareness beyond enforcement and investigations to include community education, mentorship and the promotion of integrity as a social value.
The collaboration with the SDA Church is expected to provide another platform for engaging communities, particularly young people, on the importance of accountability and ethical conduct.
