{
  "id": 19849250,
  "title": "EACC Chairperson challenges accountants to uphold integrity, reject corruption",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/13/eacc-chairperson-challenges-accountants-to-uphold-integrity-reject",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-13T18:15:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "KBC",
    "slug": "kbc",
    "url": "https://www.kbc.co.ke/eacc-chairperson-challenges-accountants-to-uphold-integrity-reject-corruption/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr David Oginde urged accountants and professionals to uphold integrity and reject corruption. Speaking at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) Annual Seminar in Mombasa, Dr Oginde warned that experts' skills are being misused for complex financial crimes. He emphasized that integrity is a personal choice, not something that can be enforced.\n\nDr Oginde expressed alarm over professionals' involvement in corrupt activities, stating that their specialized knowledge can make such crimes hard to detect. He challenged accountants to recognize their crucial role in maintaining financial accountability and stopping corruption. Integrity, he explained, is shown through actions like not altering figures or standing firm on audit findings.\n\nHe called on Kenyans to examine their decisions when tempted by personal gain, noting that the issue often lies in individuals' willingness to abandon their morals for personal benefit. Dr Oginde also criticized the silence surrounding corruption, stressing that not speaking out lets wrongdoing continue. He advocated for more moral courage among professionals and the public, emphasizing that societal change requires people willing to confront wrongdoing.\n\nICPAK Chairperson Prof. Elizabeth Kalunda echoed Dr Oginde's call, reiterating ICPAK's dedication to combating corruption and aligning with EACC. She pledged the Institute would not shelter corruption and committed to presenting progress on integrity efforts at the next summit. The collaboration between the Commission and ICPAK signals a joint effort to uphold ethical standards in the accounting profession.",
  "summary": "Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson Dr David Oginde has challenged accountants and other professionals to uphold integrity and resist corruption, warning that professional expertise is increasingly being exploited to facilitate sophisticated forms of economic crime. Addressing delegates as the Chief Guest at the Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK)…",
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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."
}