ANTI-CORRUPTION STRATEGIC GUIDING FRAMEWORK FOR KENYA’S JUSTICE SECTOR LAUNCHED

By Nicholas Kigondu

A Strategic Guiding Framework on Anti-Corruption in the Justice Sector has been launched amid calls for a more coordinated inter-agency approach in the fight against corruption and economic crimes.

Comprising of five pillars and 76 programmes, the anti-corruption strategic guiding framework for Kenya’s justice sector, provides a roadmap of short-, mid-, and long-term interventions and action across all justice sector players meant to address the bane of corruption.

Speaking during the launch, Chief Justice Martha Koome said the framework marked the beginning of a bold new chapter in the country’s collective commitment to integrity, accountability, and justice.

“The siloed methods we have employed in the past have not yielded the desired results. Today therefore, marks the beginning of a new chapter in our collective quest to rid the justice sector of this pervasive vice.” She said.

According to the Chief Justice, the framework represents a shared pledge to strengthen integrity, restore public trust, and uphold the rule of law.

Speaking at the same forum, National Treasury and economic planning Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said the impact of corruption is wide-ranging adding that integrity remains the cornerstone of democracy and national development. He said the framework aligns with the government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda that advocates for economic opportunities and a reformed public sector.

Correctional services Principal Secretary Dr. Salome Beacco said the initiative strengthens collective resolve to uphold integrity, transparency, and institutional accountability adding that the multi-sectoral framework will enhance coordination across key areas of prevention, investigations, arrests, asset recovery, prosecution and trial.

“The launch of the framework is a call to action. Correctional services remain committed to integrity, rehabilitation, and contributing to a transparent, corruption-free Kenya. By working together, we can restore public trust and reinforce the rule of law.” She observed.

Inspector General of police Douglas Kanja said the service remains committed to enhancing measures to fight corruption, improve accountability, and ensure the seamless delivery of service.

Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Ingonga reaffirmed his office's commitment to ensuring well-coordinated and effective mechanisms are in place to combat corruption and economic crime-related cases.