{
  "id": 12346501,
  "title": "EACC begins vetting political aspirants ahead of 2027 polls",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/eacc-begins-vetting-political-aspirants-ahead-of-2027-polls",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T09:03:20.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/eacc-begins-vetting-political-aspirants-ahead-of-2027-polls/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kenya has started the task of vetting political hopefuls for integrity and any history of corruption in anticipation of the 2027 General Election. At a recent meeting in Nairobi with senior leaders, the EACC's Chief Executive Officer, Abdi Mohammud, revealed that the commission's \"List of Shame\" is being compiled and will be presented to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) before the polls.\n\nHowever, Mohammud cautioned that legal obstacles might hinder some of the individuals listed from being barred from running for political office. The IEBC has previously stated that candidates cannot be disqualified from contesting for political office until they have used up all available appeals.\n\nEACC Chairperson David Oginde emphasized the need for Kenyans to elect leaders who embody integrity and ethical standards. He expressed concern over politicians who have been accused of using derogatory language and stirring ethnic tensions, asserting that such behavior is inconsistent with the principles laid out in Chapter Six of the Constitution. Oginde threatened that politicians found guilty of such conduct could also end up on the EACC's list before the elections.\n\nFollowing the 2022 General Election, the EACC had submitted a list of 241 political aspirants with integrity and corruption-related issues to the IEBC for their consideration.",
  "summary": "EACC says its “List of Shame” is taking shape and will be submitted to IEBC ahead of the 2027 General Election. The post EACC begins vetting political aspirants ahead of 2027 polls appeared first on KBC Digital .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}