The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a series of engagements with public officers across the country, aiming to educate them on ethical conduct and tackle corruption.
In Western Kenya, EACC officials have organised a series of initiatives to prevent unethical practices and promote integrity within the public service.
Speaking to heads of departments during a dialogue on fostering an integrity-driven public service in Kakamega, Peter Onyango, Education Officer for EACC in the region, said the Commission was strengthening partnerships to promote ethics and integrity at various levels.
According to the EACC, the absence of proper systems and procedures that promote transparency, accountability, and a strong legal framework makes corruption more likely.
Onyango urged public officers to align the services they provide with their service charters.
“Corruption flourishes when weak systems allow bad behaviour to go unchecked,” he stated during the presentation.
He further encouraged public officers to adopt both individual and collective commitment to the values, principles, and requirements of the constitution, which he believes would help prevent vice and unethical conduct in public service.
Onyango revealed that the EACC had received numerous complaints regarding civil servants in key government departments and urged heads of departments to implement effective mechanisms to prevent corruption.
Kakamega County Commissioner Meru Mwangi urged public officers to maintain integrity in their work to gain the public’s trust.
Mwangi advised the heads of departments to carry out their duties in accordance with the law and uphold high ethical standards.
“Set your targets, work to achieve them, and follow the law and established procedures,” he said.
The County Commissioner stated that these dialogues would be held quarterly to ensure public officers remain aware of their responsibilities in improving government service delivery.
– By George Kaiga, KNA
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