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Kenya approves new anti-corruption chief

May 11, 2012 by IndepthAfrica

Kenya’s parliament approved the appointment of a new anti-graft chief after months of the position being vacant, amid fresh claims of corruption in government. Lawyer Mumo Matemu will head the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, which has had no leader since … read more »

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Kenya Anti-Graft Czar Denies Political Interference

June 17, 2011 by benim

The top official of Kenya’s Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) has denied suggestions that political interference is thwarting his organization’s mandate to investigate public officials accused of corruption. PLO Lumumba said since he took office eight months ago, he has not received … read more »

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Kenyan minister resigns in face of graft claims

January 4, 2011 by benim

Kenya’s Industrialisation Minister Henry Kosgey resigned on Tuesday, a day after the east African nation’s anti-corruption body said he should be arrested for abuse of office, local media said. Kosgey was questioned by the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) in November … read more »

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