EACC hosts African nations for anti-corruption benchmarking tour
By Kiprono Keileb, August 28, 2025The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is this week hosting delegations from Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, and Uganda for a benchmarking exercise on its Corruption Risk Management programs.
The initiative, supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), aims to promote knowledge sharing and strengthen institutional anti-corruption frameworks across the continent.
During the visit, the delegations will learn from EACC’s strategies and achievements in establishing and operationalising Corruption Prevention Committees across Kenya’s counties, Ministries, Departments, and Agencies. These efforts have positioned EACC as a model for other African nations seeking to strengthen governance and reduce corruption risks at the institutional level.
The Commission highlighted its extensive work in conducting system reviews to identify gaps and mitigate risks.
“To date, EACC has conducted 52 system reviews in 27 County Governments and 44 Ministries, identifying loopholes, mitigating risks, and ensuring compliance,” the agency stated in its official X post on Thursday, August 28, 2025. These reviews have been critical in promoting transparency, accountability, and integrity in public institutions.
Knowledge sharing and collaboration
The benchmarking tour provides a platform for participating countries to share experiences, strategies, and challenges in combating corruption. By observing Kenya’s systems and learning from EACC’s methods, delegations are expected to gain insights into best practices for establishing robust anti-corruption mechanisms within their own institutions.
The collaboration also underscores the importance of regional and international partnerships in fighting corruption. With UNODC’s support, the initiative demonstrates a commitment to promoting cross-border learning and capacity building, ensuring that anti-corruption efforts are coordinated and effective across different governance systems.
Institutional strengthening
EACC’s proactive approach highlights the growing recognition of corruption as a systemic challenge requiring structured risk management and preventive strategies. By operationalising Corruption Prevention Committees and conducting comprehensive system reviews, EACC has strengthened institutional capacity and enhanced compliance with governance standards.
This engagement reinforces Kenya’s leadership role in anti-corruption efforts on the continent, offering a model for countries seeking to institutionalise preventive measures and strengthen accountability frameworks. It also signals the importance of knowledge exchange and collaboration in building resilient governance systems capable of withstanding corruption risks.
As the benchmarking tour continues, participating delegations will gain practical insights into effective risk management practices, policy implementation, and institutional oversight mechanisms, furthering the shared goal of promoting transparency and integrity in public service.