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August 19, 2025
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Ruto establishes OP-led 11-member multi-agency team to steer anti-graft fight

Ruto establishes OP-led 11-member multi-agency team to steer anti-graft fight

The Multi-Agency Team on War Against Corruption (MAT), established through a Presidential Proclamation, will be chaired by the Executive Office of the President, with the Office of the Attorney General serving as its Secretariat. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capital..

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President William Ruto has established an 11-member multi-agency team led by the Executive Office of the President to coordinate Kenya's anti-corruption efforts. This initiative aims to strengthen the fight against graft and economic crimes across various state institutions.

  • The Multi-Agency Team on War Against Corruption (MAT) was formed via a Presidential Proclamation.
  • The Office of the Attorney General will serve as the Secretariat for the MAT.
  • Key members include the National Intelligence Service (NIS), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
  • The announcement follows recent criticism over corruption in Parliament, with President Ruto warning that both bribe-takers and bribe-givers will face arrest for turning parliamentary committees into "extortion rackets."

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