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Christine Ombaka Wins ACCA Global Public Sector Award

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by Chris Omondi - September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

Christine Ombaka, a forensic investigator at the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), has gained international acclaim by winning the 2026 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Global Public Sector Advocacy Award. This prestigious award honors her outstanding contributions to public sector integrity, accountability, and the battle against corruption. Ombaka's expertise

Officer’s Death Raises New Questions on Corruption, Oversight, and Mental Health in County Service

by Chris Omondi - October 11, 2025October 11, 2025

Details have emerged surrounding the death of Oscar Mungai Kanyi, a Nairobi County enforcement officer who allegedly plunged from the sixth floor of City Hall Annex in May 2025. The untimely death now paints a troubling picture of internal rot, weak supervision, and mounting pressure within the County Inspectorate Department.According

Kenya’s Debt: 70% of Revenue Now Spent on Repaying Loans

by Chris Omondi - October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Kenya's debt problem is fast becoming a national nightmare. A new report by Okoa Uchumi Kenya shows that the government is now spending seven out of every ten shillings of its revenue collection on repaying loans — a figure that paints a grim picture of the country’s finances and future

Roads Authority staff Esther Wanjiru under EACC probe

by Nyanza Daily - July 23, 2022July 23, 2022

The Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched investigations targeting Esther Wanjiru Chege, Accountant, Kenya Rural Roads Authority, with 13 properties worth KES.100M suspected to be proceeds of corruption. On 19/07/22, High Court froze her bank account which has transacted KES. 26.4M from Jan 2016. According to a statement posted