EACC and UNODC discussed regional anti-corruption cooperation during talks in Vienna.
EACC chief Abdi Mohamud met UNODC Executive Director Monica Juma in Vienna to discuss forensic technology, evidence-sharing and regional cooperation.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is seeking stronger regional cooperation to tackle cross-border corruption and economic crime. The push follows high-level talks with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Vienna, Austria.
EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud met UNODC Executive Director Dr Monica Juma on October 16. They discussed strengthening law enforcement capacity, expanding forensic technology use and improving mutual legal assistance across Eastern Africa.
Cooperation against cross-border corruption
The discussions focused on corruption investigations that extend beyond national borders. In such cases, evidence-sharing and cooperation between law enforcement agencies are critical to holding offenders accountable.
EACC said these priorities are central to addressing corruption across borders and protecting public resources. The engagement also highlighted the importance of partnerships between national anti-corruption agencies and international institutions.
The proposed collaboration would draw on UNODC’s international expertise and anti-corruption tools. It aims to strengthen institutions and improve regional responses to corruption and economic crime.
Technical support and research priorities
Meanwhile, Mohamud acknowledged UNODC’s continued support through the Programme for Legal Empowerment and Aid Delivery in Kenya (PLEAD). He also recognised assistance through the UNODC Africa Hub in Nairobi.
Mohamud highlighted the importance of sustained technical assistance and joint capacity-building initiatives. These formed part of the wider discussions on strengthening the commission’s work and regional cooperation.
He also briefed Juma on the establishment of the Africa Anti-Corruption Studies and Research Centre (CEREAC) in Nairobi. Mohamud sought UNODC’s support for the centre’s anti-corruption research, policy development and capacity-building work.
EACC said it remained committed to strategic partnerships that promote accountability and protect public resources. Upholding the rule of law also remains a priority for the commission.
