EACC Chair urges digital automation of wealth declarations to curb conflict‑of‑interest corruption

EACC Chair Dr David Oginde called for automating Kenya’s wealth‑declaration system and linking it to public‑service platforms during a workshop in Naivasha, citing conflict of interest as a major corruption driver.

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EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde said Kenya needs an automated wealth‑declaration system that integrates with other public‑service digital platforms to strengthen the fight against corruption and conflicts of interest.

He made the remarks on Thursday while officially opening a two‑day capacity‑building workshop for the Public Service Commission’s Chair, Vice‑Chair and members in Naivasha, Nakuru County.

The workshop’s core focus is to develop mechanisms that will automate the Declaration of Income, Assets and Liabilities (DIALs) process for public officers.

The initiative aims to make wealth declaration more efficient, secure and accessible while strengthening accountability in the public service.

Oginde warned that conflict of interest remains a major driver of corruption, noting that the highest number of cases the EACC handles stem from such conflicts and that addressing it could eliminate about 90 % of corruption cases.

He explained that automating the DIALs system and enabling secure sharing of information across public‑service platforms would improve oversight and discourage officials from acting for personal gain.

PSC Chair Francis Meja welcomed the proposal, saying the era of artificial intelligence makes wealth‑declaration automation a straightforward step.

Meja highlighted the practical challenge of retrieving a single form from a repository of over 300,000 DIALs submissions, underscoring the efficiency gains a digital solution would bring.

He described the proposed system as an integrated, secure, user‑centred platform that aligns with the Conflict of Interest Act 2025, which recently strengthened Kenya’s disclosure framework.