NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 23 — The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has nominated Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohamud, as the Chief Executive Officer of the anti-graft agency.
EACC Chairperson David Oginde announced the nomination on Friday, stating that Mohamud emerged as the top candidate following a competitive recruitment process.
“The Commission wishes to inform the public that following a competitive recruitment process, Mr. Abdi Ahmed Mohamud, MBS, has been considered as the nominee for the position of Secretary/Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission,” Oginde said.
Oginde further noted that Mohamud’s nomination will be forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting and consideration in accordance with the law.
If confirmed, Mohamud will succeed Twalib Mbarak, who has held the position since January 2019.
Mohamud previously served as the Director of Investigations at the EACC.
The Commission invited applications for the position of Secretary/Chief Executive Officer through an advertisement published on the EACC website and in print media on September 17, 2024.
EACC advertised the slot pursuant to Article 250 (12) of the Constitution of Kenya and Section 16 of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Act No. 22 of 2011.
By the close of the application deadline on October 7, 2024, the Commission had received 172 applications, out of which 14 candidates were shortlisted, with the full list published in the print media on October 11, 2024.
Interviews for the shortlisted candidates were conducted from November 19 to 21, 2024.
The EACC is established under Section 3 of the EACC Act No. 22 of 2011, pursuant to Article 79 of the Constitution of Kenya.
Its mandate includes combating and preventing corruption through law enforcement, promoting ethical standards, and fostering best practices in integrity.
