In a decisive move to curb corruption within Kenya’s public institutions, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has initiated a systems examination of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). The goal of this review is to identify weaknesses and loopholes in the organization’s policies and procedures that could potentially enable corrupt practices and unethical conduct.
This proactive anti-corruption measure was spearheaded by EACC Commissioner John Ogallo, alongside NSSF Board Chairperson David Kariuki Njeru and Chief Executive Officer David Koros. The systems review aims to tighten internal controls and improve the transparency and efficiency of NSSF operations, which play a critical role in managing the country’s social security contributions.
The law empowers the EACC to conduct such reviews autonomously or upon request by public entities, making this action part of a broader strategy to promote integrity and accountability in Kenya’s public sector. This effort is a step forward in strengthening governance at NSSF, which oversees billions in pension funds and serves a wide segment of the Kenyan workforce.