{
  "id": 1878773,
  "title": "EACC flags governance gaps in Kenya’s co-operative sector, calls for stronger controls to curb corruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/eacc-flags-governance-gaps-in-kenyas-co-operative-sector-calls-for-1878773",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-19T06:30:16.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital FM Kenya",
    "slug": "capital-fm-kenya",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/eacc-flags-governance-gaps-in-kenyas-co-operative-sector-calls-for-stronger-controls-to-curb-corruption/"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) in Kenya has raised concerns over governance and oversight weaknesses within the country's co-operative sector, urging for stronger controls to curb corruption. The Commission's report, presented to the State Department for Co-operatives, identified gaps in governance, internal controls, and oversight mechanisms that could potentially be exploited for corrupt practices. These weaknesses were found across various institutions, including the Sacco Societies Regulatory Authority (SASRA), New Kenya Co-operative Creameries Limited (New KCC), and the New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union. EACC Commissioner Alfred Mshimba emphasized the critical importance of addressing these issues to protect resources intended for the benefit of millions of Kenyans who rely on co-operative institutions for financial services, agricultural marketing, and enterprise development. Key recommendations from the report include strengthening governance and accountability, improving internal controls, and addressing systemic weaknesses that could facilitate corruption. The State Department for Co-operatives has committed to reviewing these findings and implementing the recommended reforms, with a focus on enhancing transparency, accountability, and resilience against corruption in the sector.",
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        "title": "EACC flags governance gaps in Kenya’s co-operative sector, calls for stronger controls to curb corruption",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/eacc-flags-governance-gaps-in-kenyas-co-operative-sector-calls-for",
        "published": "2026-08-19T06:30:16.000Z"
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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."
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