Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has proposed automating wealth declarations by public officers to improve transparency, strengthen accountability and enhance the fight against corruption.
The proposed digital system would streamline the submission and management of declarations covering public officers’ income, assets and liabilities. It is also expected to make records easier to retrieve and help authorities identify potential conflicts of interest.
The proposal was discussed during a capacity-building engagement involving the EACC and the Public Service Commission (PSC) in Naivasha, Nakuru County, on October 1, 2026.
PSC Chairperson Francis Meja highlighted the challenges associated with managing large volumes of wealth declaration documents, citing difficulties in retrieving individual records from more than 300,000 forms.
Automating the process could reduce paperwork, improve record management and make it easier for authorised officials to access information when conducting compliance checks.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde has emphasised the importance of addressing conflicts of interest in public service. Such conflicts arise when private financial interests interfere with, or potentially influence, an officer’s official responsibilities.
The proposed system could support oversight agencies in identifying discrepancies that may require further investigation.
The initiative comes amid the implementation of Kenya’s Conflict of Interest Act, 2025, which seeks to strengthen the management of private interests among public officials.
However, effective implementation will require reliable technology, accurate declarations and safeguards to protect sensitive financial information.
The proposal is still under development, and further details on its implementation timeline have not been confirmed.
If successfully implemented, the system could strengthen public-sector oversight and support efforts to promote integrity in government institutions.
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