The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has made several internal changes as it seeks to improve how it carries out its work across the country.
The adjustments affect senior officers in key departments, especially those dealing with investigations, coordination, and asset recovery.
According to the commission, the aim is to make operations smoother and ensure better service delivery as the fight against corruption intensifies.
The changes were communicated through an internal memo dated January 27, 2026. EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud explained that the reshuffle is part of normal administrative practice within the institution.
He said such moves are meant to place officers where their skills and experience can be best used to support the commission’s mandate.
One of the major changes involves the leadership of investigations.
Paschal Mweu, who had been serving as the Director of Investigations, has been moved to head the Ethics and Leadership Directorate.
He exchanged roles with John Lolkolai, who now takes over as the new Director of Investigations. The commission believes this switch will help strengthen both departments, especially as cases under investigation continue to grow.
There were also notable changes in the asset tracing and regional management roles.
George Ojowi, who was the Deputy Director of Asset Tracing, has been transferred to the South Nyanza Regional Office. In his new role, he will serve as the Regional Manager, overseeing the commission’s work in that area.
At the same time, Ignatius Wekesa, who previously managed the South Nyanza region, has been redeployed to the EACC headquarters at the Integrity Centre.
He has been appointed Deputy Director of Forensic Investigations, a role that is critical in gathering technical evidence for corruption cases.
Other adjustments were made to ensure balance across departments. Enoch Otiko, who had been serving as Deputy Director of Coordination, has been appointed Deputy Director of Asset Tracing.
Humphrey Mahiva, formerly the Deputy Director of Forensic Investigations, has been moved to lead the Coordination Directorate. In addition, Gorai Galgalo has been transferred to the Kenya Ethics and Anti-Corruption Academy, where he will work as a Senior Education Officer, focusing on training and public awareness.
Mohamud stressed that the reshuffle should not be viewed as unusual or disciplinary. He said it is a routine process aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness within the commission.
The changes come at a time when the EACC is under pressure to deliver results, as corruption cases continue to rise across different sectors.
The commission has recently reported progress in asset recovery, which remains a key focus area. In 2024, the EACC recovered and handed over 35 title deeds valued at about Sh5 billion, along with cash assets worth Sh511 million, to the National Treasury.
