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Justice Rose Ougo on Thursday declined to strike out the case, allowing the commission to continue with its claim over money it alleges was unlawfully acquired through dealings linked to road construction tenders.
The survey, conducted between September 15 and 25, 2026, found that housing and roads each received 16.3% when respondents were asked which areas the government had performed best
According to the EACC, preliminary investigations established that Mwiti, one of the officials, allegedly used the certificate to secure employment at the county assembly and subsequently acquired public property through salaries paid during his employment
Speaking on Radio Generation on Monday, the Advocate said Kenyans have developed a “tacit understanding” of corruption, criticising it publicly while accepting it in practice.
Speaking in Kajiado County on Wednesday, where EACC officials met leaders of the county government to discuss ethics, integrity and good governance, Oginde called on public officers to put citizens’ interests ahead of personal benefit.
The survey was conducted through face-to-face interviews with 2,048 randomly selected adults across all 47 counties between 13 and 22 June 2026.
In a statement announcing her bid, the Kenya Moja Movement Party leader said the decision followed consultations with her supporters, political allies and other stakeholders
The latest crackdown comes against a backdrop of persistent bribery concerns in Kenya, particularly at points where citizens interact directly with public officials
The CS made the remarks during the 59th Administration Police Recruits Passing-Out Parade at the National Police College, Embakasi ‘A’ Campus in Nairobi on Friday, where he explained that the officers had completed nine months of training and were entering a service whose effectiveness depended on discipline, integrity and public trust
EACC Chairperson David Oginde said politicians who finance their campaigns using proceeds of corruption, money laundering and unexplained wealth could later be pressured to reward their financiers through corrupt government deals.
Speaking during a symposium marking 16 years of Kenya’s Constitution, Oginde said public officials should respect constitutional oversight institutions and cooperate with investigations.
Wetang’ula said the alleged sale of employment opportunities should attract legal action, warning that corruption should not be allowed to determine who gets a government job.