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David Oginde, the Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), recently discussed the challenges he has faced since taking office, including a recent attempt to remove him before his term ends.
Speaking on 9 December during the International Anti-Corruption Day event in Nairobi, Oginde revealed that some state operatives had plotted to oust him. However, he managed to overcome the attempt due to the strong protections provided by the Constitution of Kenya.
Oginde highlighted that Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetang’ula strongly opposed the motion to remove him when it was introduced in Parliament.
“They tried to remove me, and Parliament almost succeeded the other day. Thank God for the law that the Speaker upheld, and now I am still here as EACC Chair,” Oginde said.
Despite this, Oginde made it clear that he would not be intimidated by these efforts and would not hesitate to leave office if the distractions continued.
Oginde also recounted a personal experience where a police officer unknowingly arrested him while he was driving. Despite being pressured to pay a bribe, he stood firm and refused.
“I remember an incident near Yaya Centre where a police officer insisted that I had to bribe him. I tried every means, including suggesting he take me to the police station, but he refused. However, I stood my ground and refused to bribe him,” he shared.
Appointed by President William Ruto to lead the EACC, Oginde’s background as a preacher was hoped to strengthen the fight against corruption. However, some critics have accused him of failing to tackle the growing corruption issues within the government’s Ministries, Departments, and State Agencies (MDAs).
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