By Eddah Waithaka
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Tuesday launched a new, high-tech interview facility, marking a major upgrade in its investigative arsenal against corruption.
The Commission developed the modern facility with technical and financial support from key United States partners: the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), the U.S. Embassy in Kenya, and the Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL).
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud hailed the launch as a critical milestone. “This facility enhances our ability to conduct professional, efficient, and secure interviews, reinforcing the integrity of our investigations,” he stated.
Mohamud thanked the U.S. partners for their sustained support in promoting ethics and accountability.U.S. Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Susan Burns emphasized the power of international collaboration.
“This new facility will directly improve the quality and effectiveness of EACC investigations,” she said, underscoring the shared commitment to combating graft.
INL Director Maureen Mimnaugh reinforced the U.S. pledge to back the EACC’s mission, tying Kenya’s long-term prosperity directly to the Commission’s success.
The launch signals a significant leap in leveraging both advanced technology and strategic global partnerships to strengthen Kenya’s institutional capacity for accountability.
