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May 21, 2026
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EACC warns counties over conflict of interest
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has urged county governments to tighten accountability systems and fully implement the newly enacted Conflict of Interest Act, 2025...
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The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has warned Kenyan county governments to strengthen oversight and fully implement the new Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, citing massive losses of public funds due to weak accountability systems.
- The EACC highlighted that weak oversight structures in devolved units expose them to significant financial losses.
- Key organizations involved include the EACC and county governments, particularly the Bungoma County Assembly Service Board.
- Sectors most vulnerable to conflicts of interest are procurement and staff recruitment, with tenders often awarded to proxy companies linked to Members of County Assemblies (MCAs), leading to inflated costs and stalled projects.
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