EACC tasks HR managers to fight corruption
By Kiprono Keileb, April 15, 2026The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged Human Resource (HR) professionals across the country to take a more active role in promoting integrity and accountability within their institutions.
In a statement shared on X on Wednesday, April 15, 2026, the commission stated that HR practitioners occupy a strategic position in shaping workplace culture and ensuring that ethical standards are upheld in both public and private sector organisations. It noted that their role is key in building systems that discourage corruption and promote transparency.
“The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on human resource practitioners to take a leading role in fostering integrity, transparency, and accountability within their organisations,” the commission stated.
The call was echoed by leadership within the Institute of Human Resource Management, which reaffirmed its commitment to equipping HR professionals with the skills needed to uphold ethical standards and resist malpractice within their areas of work.
The commission noted the importance of continuous training and capacity building, noting that structured programmes can help professionals better navigate ethical challenges and strengthen systems that prevent misconduct in the workplace.
“Executive Director of IHRM, Quresha Abdullahi, reiterated the institute’s commitment to strengthening ethical capacity among its members. She highlighted the importance of structured training programmes in building resilience against unethical practices in HR functions,” the commission wrote.
Further reinforcing the message, EACC Commissioner Cecilia Mutuku stressed that ethical leadership within human resource departments is central to preventing corruption and ensuring accountability across institutions.
She noted that HR leaders play a critical role in enforcing policies, guiding employee conduct, and creating environments where integrity is valued and upheld at all levels of an organization.
“Speaking at the opening of a five-day training on Ethics in Human Resource Management in Mombasa, EACC Commissioner Cecilia Mutuku said that ethical leadership in HR is critical to strengthening corruption-prevention efforts across both the public and private sectors,” the statement reads.
EACC has stated that the training, which brings together HR practitioners from various sectors, is its efforts to strengthen institutional frameworks and ensure that anti-corruption strategies are effectively integrated into everyday operations.
Organised jointly by the EACC and IHRM, the programme aims to equip participants with practical tools to promote ethical practices and improve governance systems within their organisations.
“The training, jointly organised by the EACC and the Institute of Human Resource Management (IHRM), is being held from 13 to 17 April 2026 in Mombasa. It aims to enhance the mainstreaming of corruption prevention strategies and promote integrity in human resource management practices,” the commission wrote.