EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud. /EACCThe Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has announced that it recovered assets worth Sh28 billion over the past six years through proactive investigations.
The Commission also said it averted potential losses amounting to Sh42 billion and is pursuing recovery of a further Sh50 billion suspected to have been acquired illegally.
EACC chief executive officer Abdi Mohamud made the remarks on Friday during the commemoration of the 9th African Anti-Corruption Day at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC), Nairobi.
“Corruption continues to stifle the economy, deny citizens access to basic rights such as healthcare, safe environments, and essential government services. But most critically, it undermines human dignity,” Mohamud said.
He described corruption as a “crime against humanity” and said recovered assets are being repurposed to restore public welfare.
Mohamud cited the recovery of a 60-acre parcel of grabbed land that is now earmarked for affordable housing in informal settlements.
EACC chairperson David Oginde said the fight against corruption is essential for safeguarding national resources and ensuring equity in development.
“We aim at protecting resources that will in turn ensure that every child has the opportunity to reach their full potential, that every family has access to basic necessities, and that every citizen is treated with fairness and respect,” Oginde said.
He called for legal and institutional reforms to boost the fight against graft, adding that a vigilant and empowered public is necessary to hold leaders and institutions accountable.
Former Attorney General Githu Muigai, who was the chief guest, said corruption is a direct assault on human dignity.
“Corruption is not just the theft of money; it is the theft of hope, the denial of dignity, and the erosion of citizenship. It tells people that who you know matters more than what you need,” Muigai said.
He urged Kenyans to view themselves as sovereign actors in the fight against corruption, not mere spectators. He also pointed to the role of the private sector in enabling corrupt practices.
The event was coordinated by the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum, a multi-sectoral platform of 20 sectors, with EACC as its secretariat.
Participants included representatives from the government, civil society, private sector, religious groups, professional bodies, and development partners.
This year’s theme, “Promoting Human Dignity in the Fight Against Corruption,” highlighted the link between corruption and human rights, underscoring how graft undermines service delivery and citizen well-being.
