The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has called on anti-corruption and oversight institutions across Africa to embrace artificial intelligence (AI) and other digital technologies to strengthen the fight against corruption and financial crimes.

In a statement posted on its X account on Saturday, February 7, 2026, EACC disclosed that Commission Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud made the call during the 13th International Symposium of the Forum of State Inspections of Africa and Assimilated Institutions (FIGE) held in Djibouti from February 3 to 5, 2026.

During the forum, Mohamud urged institutions across the continent to scale up the use of artificial intelligence, blockchain and data mining tools, arguing that emerging technologies had become critical in responding to increasingly complex financial crimes.

Kenya’s digital experience

Drawing from Kenya’s experience, the EACC CEO highlighted progress made by the Commission in leveraging technology to enhance investigations, institutional efficiency and resource management.

He pointed to the government’s Digital Super Highway initiative, saying expanded connectivity and e-government services were key enablers of transparency and accountability.

Mohamud also noted that Kenya was among a few African countries that had enacted laws regulating virtual assets, a move he said positioned the country to adopt virtual currencies while mitigating the risks of money laundering and other financial crimes.

“The use of artificial intelligence, blockchain, and data mining tools is essential to stay ahead in the investigation of crimes involving virtual currencies and complex financial transactions,” he said.

EACC’s digitisation progress

The CEO noted that EACC has made significant progress in digitisation, with 58 per cent of its processes automated, and remains on course towards full digitisation of its operations.

“The Commission has developed robust ICT infrastructure and a strategic plan anchoring digital transformation. The Commission uses internally developed digital systems to strengthen controls in resource management, as well as digital tools for the extraction, analysis, and management of evidence from electronic devices,” he said.

He observed that wider application of AI would further enhance the analysis of large datasets and improve the detection of suspicious transactions.

Regional collaboration and training

Mohamud further informed delegates that Kenya, through the EACC, will host the Centre for Anti-Corruption Studies and Research in Africa (CEREAC), scheduled for launch in June 2026 during the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Anti-Corruption Agencies of Africa.

He urged African anti-corruption agencies to utilise the Centre to develop innovative, locally driven solutions to corruption and fraud.

“Senegal President Bassirou Diomaye Faye and Côte d’Ivoire Vice President Tiemoko Koné underscored the importance of digital technologies and inter-agency cooperation in addressing transnational corruption,” the statement added.