The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is renewing its call for Parliament to grant it prosecutorial powers, a move aimed at expediting corruption cases.

• The EACC CEO, Abdi Mohamud, believes this would align Kenya with international best practices and improve case resolution times.
• The commission boasts a legal team of over 100 lawyers, capable of handling prosecutions.
• This proposal aims to streamline the process, addressing issues where case files are returned by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) due to insufficient evidence.

Six Kenyan judges are suing the government, including the Attorney General and Treasury PS, for failing to pay them a court-awarded sum of Sh124 million following a three-year delay in their appointments.

• The judges were awarded the compensation after waiting three years to be appointed as recommended by the Judicial Service Commission (JSC).
• The lawsuit names the Attorney General, Solicitor General Shadrack Mose, and PS Treasury Chris Kiptoo as respondents.
• The High Court ruled in October 2024 that the judges suffered mental and psychological anguish due to the executive's inaction, awarding Sh20 million to each judge plus Sh4 million in costs.

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has announced the establishment of a new body dedicated to verifying academic certificates, aiming to combat the use of forged qualifications for employment.

• The new organization will authenticate academic certificates and oversee curriculum development to ensure the integrity of the education system, as announced by EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud.
• This initiative is a direct response to the rising trend of forged academic documents being used by public officials and job seekers, impacting both national and county governments.
• The agency will collaborate with educational institutions and professional bodies to create a centralized verification system accessible to employers in both public and private sectors.