NAIROBI – Chief Secretary Martha Coomb has announced the Anti-Corruption Strategic Leadership Framework for the Kenya Judicial Division, which aims to promote a robust, transparent and accountable judicial system that can actively tackle the complex challenges posed by corruption.
CJ Koome emphasized that the framework provides judicial sector agencies with clear roadmap with clear interventions with short, medium-term, long-term, clear interventions in the fight against corruption.
“By promoting interagency collaboration and partnerships, we can fight corruption, strengthen our service delivery and restore hope for our country. This is an opportunity to change the tide,” said CJ Koome.
She noted that the Judicial and Administrative Management Committee (NCAJ) has updated its commitment to both prevention and response strategies in dealing with corruption and economic crime.
“As obligors, I acknowledge that fighting corruption is not only a legal issue, but a moral obligation. It is our responsibility to protect our national values, to promote justice wins, and to promote transparent and accountable governance. This issue cannot be treated as an insurmountable challenge.
Reaffirming its judicial commitment, CJ Koome highlighted the establishment of a court integrity committee in all courts to address the challenges of service delivery at the grassroots level.
“These committees work diligently to identify and seal potential corruption loopholes,” said CJ Koome, urging all other NCAJ agencies to establish their own integrity committees.
Mutual support
For effective implementation, she called on government agencies to strengthen their constitutional obligations and provide mutual support throughout the process.
“We cannot overstate the importance of proper resource allocation from the State Treasury when implementing our intervention, and we also call on Congress to fully support the legal reforms outlined in the framework, as it is an essential tool for efforts to combat corruption.”
The Chief Registrar of Judicial Attorney General Winfrida Mokaya has urged judicial division players to ensure that they provide justice from excessive influence, favorability or unethical practices.
She emphasized that this framework provides a structured roadmap for fighting corruption and building a judicial system that inspires trust and confidence among Kenyans.
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Efficient mechanisms
Parliamentary Speaker Moses Wetangla emphasized that the anti-corruption framework is designed to improve the efficiency of the judicial sector in preventing and responding to corruption and economic crime.
He said it was trying to raise accountability, transparency, public trust and ultimately promote Kenya’s sustainable socioeconomic development.
John Mubadi’s National Treasury and Economic Planning Ministers highlight the widespread impact of corruption, undermine political, social and economic stability, erode respect for the law, and empower criminal syndicates and terrorists.
He highlighted the essential link between corruption and money laundering, highlighting that crimes such as bribery and theft of public funds can help to illegally accumulate wealth.
CS Mbadi urged stakeholders in the judicial sector to explore innovative fundraising methods to support mandate.
He proposed reinvestment of recovered revenue from corruption cases into the system to enhance ongoing anti-corruption efforts.
“We are committed to providing resources, but the sector also has to explore alternative financing paths,” he said.
Mbadi supported a new framework that calls it the key to restoring public trust.
“The Anti-Corruption Strategic Leadership Framework provides measures to combat corruption and economic crime, strengthen accountability, and restore public trust in government agencies. It is not just a policy document – it is a call for action.”
