EACC and FBI Launch State-of-the-Art Investigative Hub in Nakuru
FBI's cutting-edge technology now helping Kenyan investigators trap corruption suspects with international-standard evidence in Nakuru...
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Kenya's fight against corruption has received a significant boost with the launch of phase two of modern interview facilities at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission's (EACC) South Rift Regional Office in Nakuru on Friday, February 13. This initiative, a collaboration with the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the United States Embassy, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INLEA), aims to enhance the effectiveness of corruption investigations.
- These new facilities, mirroring upgrades at EACC's Integrity Centre in Nairobi, are equipped with technology to ensure recorded statements meet international standards, safeguarding investigators and suspects.
- Nakuru is the first regional office outside Nairobi to receive these advanced facilities, marking a crucial step in extending the anti-corruption fight beyond the capital.
- The project strengthens EACC's investigative capacity, ensuring evidence can withstand scrutiny in court and international legal frameworks, improving transparency and professionalism in evidence gathering.
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