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February 25, 2026
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EACC continues with call for prosecution powers

EACC continues with call for prosecution powers

EACC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abdi Mohamud, has called on Parliament to amend the law to give the agency prosecutorial powers which are currently under ODPP...

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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is urging Parliament to grant it prosecutorial powers, a function currently held by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP).

  • EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud stated that granting these powers would expedite corruption case resolutions and align Kenya with international practices.
  • The EACC boasts a legal team of over 100 lawyers, which Mohamud believes is competent to handle prosecutions.
  • This proposed change aims to streamline the process, addressing instances where case files are returned by the ODPP due to insufficient evidence.

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