The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has partnered with the Kwale and Kilifi county governments to establish and operationalize County Corruption Prevention Committees (CPCs), in a move officials say will strengthen transparency and accountability at the grassroots.
The initiative, launched at both county headquarters, is part of the EACC-GIZ Good Governance Programme that aims to institutionalize integrity in public service.
Kwale and Kilifi now join Baringo, Makueni and Embu among the first counties implementing the 2023 CPC framework.
Speaking during the launch on October 6, 2025, EACC vice chairperson Monica Muiru, said corruption remained one of the biggest threats to democracy and equitable development.
She emphasized that prevention, rather than punitive measures, was the most effective way to curb graft and build a culture of ethical leadership.
“Corruption undermines democracy and fuels inequality. Prevention is the best strategy in fostering transparency and accountability,”she said.
Kwale Governor Fatuma Achani pledged her administration’s commitment to rolling out key preventive measures, assuring residents that the county would prioritize clean governance and efficient service delivery.
“Our citizens deserve accountable leadership. We will fully support this initiative to ensure public resources are safeguarded,” she said.
Kilifi Governor Gideon Mung’aro also lauded the programme, stressing the need to empower county staff with practical training on integrity, transparency and other ethical values.
He noted that building staff capacity would help entrench accountability in daily operations and restore public confidence in county institutions.
Through CPCs, counties will develop and implement corruption prevention strategies, train staff on ethical practices, and strengthen systems to deter misuse of public resources.
The EACC has pledged continued technical support to ensure counties build sustainable, accountable institutions that foster trust and development.