PBORA trains 19 Integrity Assurance Officers to strengthen corruption prevention
The Public Benefit Organizations Regulatory Authority has concluded a five-day training for 20 Integrity Assurance Officers (IAOs) at the Kenya School of Government (KSG), as part of efforts to build a corruption-free public service.
Conducted by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) from November 9 to 13, 2026, the course equipped the officers to assess bribery and corruption risks and develop mitigation measures.
Topics included the anti-corruption legal framework, ethics management strategies and tools, model procedures for preventing bribery and corruption, organizational culture, and corruption reporting mechanisms.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Authority's Deputy Director for Corporate Services, CHRP Joyce Yiaile, said integrity is the bedrock of effective public service, which strengthens service delivery and public trust.
"Integrity is the foundation on which service delivery and public trust are built. Without it, services falter and confidence in our institutions erodes," she said.
Noting that PBORA oversees a sector entrusted with public confidence, donor resources and community welfare, she added that the Authority must hold itself to the highest standard.
"Integrity is a daily practice. Let us carry the spirit of this course back to our offices and into every service we deliver," she said.
The IAOs will support the Authority's Corruption Prevention Committee in sealing loopholes in service delivery that could lead to corruption. She urged them to apply their new skills, champion ethics among colleagues, and report and advise without fear or favour.
She thanked the EACC facilitators, Mr David Ikimat, Ms Pamela Jepkemei and Mr Arthur Opili, for sharing their expertise, and KSG for its continued partnership in building public sector capacity.
The ceremony was attended by KSG's Senior Director, Finance and Administration, Dr Tom Wanyama, and Senior Director, Academic Affairs, Dr Josephine Mwanzia.