NAIROBI, Kenya, June 23 – The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has cautioned politicians and public officials against using taxpayer-funded projects and programmes to promote their personal or political interests.
In a directive, EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud said the commission has received reports of public projects being branded with the names, images and symbols of political leaders, a practice it says violates the law and principles of public service.
According to the commission, attaching personal identities to government-funded projects amounts to an abuse of office, misuse of public resources and unethical conduct.
The anti-graft agency cited provisions of the Constitution, the Public Finance Management Act and the Leadership and Integrity Act, which require public officers to act in the public interest and uphold accountability in the use of public resources.
Mohamud said state and public officers must refrain from using public funds, projects or programmes to advance personal, political or partisan agendas.
The commission directed public institutions to ensure that government projects do not bear the names, portraits, images or symbols of serving state officers, elected leaders or political parties at any stage of implementation.
Where recognition is necessary, EACC said projects should only be identified through the responsible government agency and clearly indicate whether they are funded by the national or county government.
The commission further urged all public entities to comply with the directive and align their conduct with constitutional principles on leadership and integrity.
The warning comes as political activity begins to intensify ahead of the 2027 General Election, when public projects often become a key feature of political campaigns and re-election bids.
