Wamuzi News Ke
In a sweeping move aimed at strengthening transparency and anti-corruption efforts, the Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission (EACC) has issued a two-month deadline to all state and public officers to declare their wealth.
The directive requires declarations to cover the period from November 1 to December 31, 2025, and includes income, assets and liabilities for officers themselves, their spouses and dependent children under 18.
The deadline, outlined in a notice signed by EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, responds to the operationalization of the Conflict of Interest Bill 2025. The law, which came into force in August, requires public officers to file fully-detailed declarations of interest and holdings to curb corruption and conflicts of interest.
According to the notice, officers are personally liable for the accuracy of the information submitted. The EACC emphasized it will analyse the filings, check for inconsistencies and seek clarifications beginning January 2026. Officers who fail to comply will face disciplinary measures.
The move affects tens of thousands of public officials across national and county governments, parastatals and other public agencies. The deadline means the clock is ticking for front-line officers to prepare and submit accurate reports—or face potential disciplinary action.
The initiative comes amid public frustration with delayed action on asset disclosures and persistent allegations of unexplained wealth among public officers. By imposing a specific timeframe and broad scope to include dependents, the EACC signals a tougher stance on accountability.
Public officers must file declarations covering income, assets and liabilities of themselves, spouses and dependent children under 18 by December 31, 2025.“Material changes” as defined under the Act must also be reported promptly; the EACC has highlighted that officers should familiarise themselves with Section 37(4) of the Act, which sets out changes that trigger fresh filings.
Submissions will be retained for at least five years after an officer leaves public service; declarations must be properly documented and secured in EACC custody.From January onward, the commission may issue queries or seek explanations about any omissions or inconsistencies identified in the declarations.
