Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission
EACC
Summary
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) was established on 29 August 2011 under the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011, replacing the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission pursuant to Kenya's 2010 Constitution. Commissioners are appointed by the President with approval of the National Assembly for six-year non-renewable terms; removal requires a tribunal finding on grounds of incapacity or misconduct followed by a parliamentary recommendation to the President. EACC enforces Chapter Six of the Constitution on leadership and integrity, investigates corruption and unethical conduct by state and public officers, and recovers public assets. It has investigative powers including compelled testimony and document production. EACC also runs extensive public education and prevention programmes on integrity and anti-corruption. Criminal prosecution requires referral to the Director of Public Prosecutions.
Independence Scorecard
| Appointment | Mixed (multi-branch) |
|---|---|
| Term length | 6 years |
| Removal standard | For cause only |
| Budget independence | Legislative line item |
| Subpoena power | Yes |
| Compel testimony | Yes |
| Records access | Full access |
| Public reports required | Yes |
| Pre-publication review | None — reports published directly |
Statute
- Name
- Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011; Constitution of Kenya 2010, Chapter Six
- Citation
- Act No. 22 of 2011; Const. 2010 Ch. 6
- Full text
- Full text of law →
Jurisdiction scope
All state officers, public officers, and public bodies; enforces Chapter Six of the Constitution (leadership and integrity), investigates corruption and ethics violations, and advises public institutions on integrity frameworks