ICPAK chairperson Muvui urges accountants to lead fight against graft

Muvui told accounting professionals to document their efforts in anti-graft war

by Allan Kisia

Kenya12 October 2025 - 11:46

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Muvui regretted that, while accountants are at the forefront in the war against corruption, the general perception was that they were the ones abetting the vice.
Muvui challenged accountants to dedicate themselves to the public interest and to write books documenting their legacies

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Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) chairperson Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda Muvui has challenged members to use their expertise to fight corruption.

Muvui further urged accounting professionals to document their efforts in the war against graft for posterity.

Speaking at the Muthaiga Golf Club, Muvui commended Philip Kinisu, the former PricewaterhouseCoopers Regional Senior Partner and former chairman, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, for putting down his life story in a book for future generations to learn from.

“Kinisu’s book, ’The Interrupted Accountant: My Long Journey to the Mountaintop,’ isn't just a book; it’s a powerful reminder that accountability is about more than numbers. It’s about the legacy we choose to build. The launch of this book marks a celebration not just for Kinisu himself, but for all who pass through moments where professional courage is tested,” she said.

She regretted that, while accountants are at the forefront in the war against corruption, the general perception was that they were the ones abetting the vice.

She challenged accountants to dedicate themselves to the public interest and to write books documenting their legacies for young professionals and other Kenyans to learn from.

“This book is an inspiring story that redefines accountability. It's rare, maybe too rare, to see one of our own step away from the comforting logic of Dr. and Cr. and lay bare their soul on the page. Kinisu has showed us the real accounting: the journey of a life,” she said.

She thanked Kinisu for his gallant contributions to the fight against corruption while serving in PwC over many years, and for offering himself to serve as the chairman of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

“Here is a man who gave all he could to making Kenya better. We celebrate you,” she said to thunderous applause from the audience. This was the second book launch by Kinisu, a former chairman of the Muthaiga Golf Club where Muvui also is a member.

ICPAK is the statutory body that regulates the accounting profession in Kenya. Established in 1978 through the Accountants Act (Cap. 531), the institute plays a vital role in promoting competence, integrity, and high standards of professionalism among certified public accountants (CPAs) in the country.

ICPAK enforces a Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants aligned with global standards, including those set by the International Federation of Accountants (IFAC). The institute’s Disciplinary Committee investigates professional misconduct and can impose sanctions ranging from warnings to expulsion.

The institute is also committed to quality assurance, ensuring members deliver services that meet international audit and accounting standards.