By Tajeu Shadrack Nkapapa
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is undertaking an examination of the operations of the Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) to identify any systemic weaknesses and loopholes conducive to corruption and unethical conduct.
According to the EACC this strategy is designed to proactively close off gaps, avenues, and opportunities that may be taken advantage of to sustain corrupt practices.
“The systems audit, initiated by EACC Vice Chairperson Dr. Monica Muiru in collaboration with KPLC Managing Director/CEO Eng. Joseph Siror, will encompass the technical and support operations at the KPLC headquarters as well as at various selected regional offices and stations,” EACC noted.
As part of the exercise, the Commission will also engage key stakeholders in the energy sector including the State Department for Energy, Energy Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA), Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen), Rural Electrification and Renewable Energy Corporation (REREC); and the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO).
The law mandates the Commission to undertake such systems reviews in public entities, either on its own motion or upon request by the public entity.
On the other hand the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has partnered with the Kenya School of Government (KSG) to undertake joint capacity building initiatives in the quest for integrity, accountability and culture change in Kenya’s public service.
The partnership with KSG will be through the National Integrity Academy (NIAca), the training arm of EACC.
In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed on Tuesday 10th September 2024 by EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak and KSG Director General Prof. Nura Mohamed, the two agencies committed to advance the fight against corruption in Kenya through education, training and research.