On 24th April, 2026, the Eastern African Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA) officially witnessed a leadership transition during its 16th Annual General Meeting held in Nairobi – Kenya. 

The outgoing President of EAAACA/ Inspector General of Government of Uganda Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala handed over the presidency of EAAACA 2026/2027 to Mr. Abdi Mohamud - CEO/Secretary to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) of Kenya. 

In her remarks, the outgoing President reflected on the progress made during her tenure, emphasizing the importance of regional cooperation in addressing corruption, which continues to evolve in complexity and increasingly transcends national borders. She noted that EAAACA has remained a vital platform for collaboration among member institutions, fostering information sharing, joint initiatives, and capacity building across the Eastern African region.

“Corruption is becoming more organized and transnational in nature. As anti-corruption institutions, we must remain equally coordinated, innovative, and resolute in our response,” she noted.

The outgoing President expressed gratitude to member institutions, the Executive Committee, and development partners for their continued support and collaboration to the Association. She reaffirmed that the success of EAAACA lies in the unity and shared commitment of its members.

As she formally handed over leadership, she conveyed confidence in the incoming President, Mr. Abdi, noting Kenya’s strong contribution to the regional anti-corruption agenda through the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.

“I have no doubt that under his leadership, EAAACA will continue to grow stronger and further advance our shared mission,” she stated.

In his acceptance speech, Mr. Abdi pledged to deepen collaboration among member states, emphasizing the urgency of tackling cross-border corruption through joint strategies and shared resources. He outlined priorities including stronger mutual legal assistance, enhanced intelligence sharing, harmonized anti-corruption laws, and expanded technical exchange programs.

EAAACA continues to play a central role in uniting anti-corruption authorities in Eastern Africa, providing a platform for collaboration, knowledge exchange, and collective action in promoting good governance across the region.