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President William Ruto has officially assented to the Conflict of Interest Bill, transforming it into a new law in Kenya. This legislative action significantly empowers the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in its fight against graft, granting it the authority to pursue forfeiture of undeclared or unexplained assets from public officials identified with conflicts of interest. The enactment of this bill also positions Kenya to potentially secure a Sh97 billion financial boost from the World Bank. The president's approval of this crucial bill marks a significant step in the government’s efforts to combat corruption within public service.
President William Ruto has signed the Conflict of Interest Bill into law, significantly empowering the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in its fight against graft. This new legislation grants the EACC the authority to pursue forfeiture of undeclared or unexplained assets from public officials found to be in a conflict of interest.