EACC, South Africa’s SIU formalise anti-corruption cooperation

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit (SIU) to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the fight against corruption.

The MoU was signed by EACC Secretary and Chief Executive Officer Abdi A. Mohamud and SIU head Andy Mothibi on the sidelines of the International Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (IAACA) Annual Conference 2025 and the 15th General Meeting held in Doha, Qatar.

The agreement establishes a structured framework for collaboration between the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and South Africa’s Special Investigating Unit, focusing on mutual technical assistance, information and intelligence sharing, joint research and training, and staff exchange programmes.

The partnership is expected to enhance institutional capacity while promoting the exchange of best practices in the prevention, investigation, and prosecution of corruption-related offences.

The signing coincided with Mohamud’s participation at the IAACA Annual Conference, where he addressed delegates on the centrality of public participation in achieving effective and sustainable anti-corruption outcomes.

He underscored the importance of a whole-of-society approach that places citizens at the centre of integrity and accountability efforts.

In his address, the EACC CEO highlighted Kenya’s experience in mobilising public engagement through platforms such as the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum and the National Anti-Corruption Steering Committee.

He noted that these mechanisms have strengthened inter-agency coordination, enhanced public awareness, and fostered collective action against corruption.

The IAACA is an independent, non-political international organisation mandated to promote the effective implementation of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC) and to support anti-corruption authorities worldwide in preventing and combating corruption.