Civil society urges Parliament to increase EACC funding, strengthen anti-graft laws

Civil society groups in Machakos have sustained the push for increased budgetary allocations to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) to strengthen its efforts to fight graft in the country.

Speaking at a public participation forum, the groups proposed that EACC be allowed to retain a portion of recovered assets and funds to finance its operations.

They also called on Parliament to tighten existing legislation to bar corruption suspects from seeking elective positions.

In the ongoing regional public participation forum on EACC’s proposed budget for the next two financial years in Machakos County, the societies flagged inadequate resources as a major impediment in the fight against graft.

While allocations to EACC have been increasing, reaching Ksh.5.1 billion in the 2026/2027 financial year, participants pointed to the changing landscape of the fight against corruption, including legal fees incurred by the commission.

Source: Citizen Digital