The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is proposing constitutional amendments to prevent individuals convicted of corruption and abuse of office from running for elections while their appeals are pending, ahead of the 2027 general elections.

• EACC is pushing to amend Articles 99(3) and 193(3) of the Constitution.
• Key figure Abdi Mohamud, EACC Executive Officer, presented the proposals to the National Assembly’s Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee on March 5.
• The proposed changes aim to shift the burden of proof to convicted individuals to overturn their convictions on appeal, rather than allowing them to seek office while cases are unresolved.

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has launched a nationwide drive to standardize corruption charges, aiming to enhance justice and integrity within Kenya's criminal justice system.

• The initiative involves creating uniform charge sheets for corruption and economic crime cases to eliminate inconsistencies and improve clarity in court.
• Key figures include Joseph Riungu, Deputy Director of Public Prosecutions, leading the effort.
• The program is supported by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) and the European Union through the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEADYetu).

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is proposing constitutional amendments to strengthen election integrity by preventing individuals with pending appeals against convictions for misconduct from contesting elective office.

• The proposed amendments target Articles 99(3) and 193(3) of the Constitution, which currently allow individuals to run for office as long as they have an appeal pending.
• EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud presented these proposals to the National Assembly's Constitutional Implementation Oversight Committee in preparation for the 2027 General Election.
• The commission also seeks amendments to the Leadership and Integrity Act to clarify the roles of the EACC and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) in candidate vetting and to establish statutory timelines for integrity verification.

The Parliamentary Committee on Delegated Legislation has approved regulations for a new KSh2 billion special fund for the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). This fund is set to significantly boost the ODPP's capacity to deliver timely justice.

• The fund will have an initial capital of Sh2 billion, appropriated by the National Assembly in the 2026/2027 financial year.
• Key individuals involved include Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga and Ainabkoi Senator Samuel Chepkonga, who chairs the committee.
• The fund will also be sustained by grants, donations, deferred prosecution agreements, proceeds from plea agreements, and court-ordered compensation.