Kenya: Sh22.9bn Illicit Wealth Traced, Sh3.4bn Recovered - EACC Anti-Corruption Report in Numbers

8 December 2025
Capital FM (Nairobi)
By Correspondent

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has recorded one of its strongest years yet in the fight against graft.

Key achievements from the 2024/2025 financial year include:

Corruption Reporting and Investigations

  • 4,183 corruption reports processed
  • 1,846 cases taken up for investigation
  • 838 active investigations ongoing
  • 175 case files forwarded to the ODPP

Asset Recovery and Protection

  • Sh22.9 billion in suspected corrupt assets traced
  • Sh3.4 billion recovered
  • Sh2.685 billion preserved to prevent disposal
  • 79 asset recovery suits filed, worth Sh4.8 billion

Preventive Measures

  • 14 proactive investigations conducted
  • 166 integrity tests carried out
  • Sh16.5 billion in potential public losses averted

Court Outcomes

  • 54 corruption and economic crime cases concluded
  • 33 convictions
  • 15 acquittals
  • 6 withdrawals

Public Engagement and Education

  • 93,000 citizens sensitized through community outreach
  • 128,010 learners reached in 742 schools
  • 349 Corruption Prevention Committee members trained

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