TransNzoia Governor George Natembeya has openly criticized the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), accusing it of using unfair and unethical methods that destroy people’s reputations before any court makes a decision.
While speaking to the public, Natembeya said the EACC arrests people and presents them to the media in a way that makes them look guilty even before any trial begins. He said the agency prosecutes individuals in the court of public opinion instead of allowing the courts to do their work.
Natembeya believes that EACC’s tactics are not only harmful but also go against justice. He accused the commission of pushing a one-sided story that paints suspects as corrupt and dishonest without giving them a fair chance to defend themselves.
He said the EACC plants a thought in people’s minds that someone is a thief, and that alone is enough to damage their image and career. According to him, this method is unethical and does not respect the principle of innocence until proven guilty.
His comments come at a time when many people are raising concerns about how the EACC is handling high-profile corruption cases. Critics argue that leaking investigation details to the media and parading suspects before the public ruins lives and damages careers before any judgment is made.
They say this method puts pressure on individuals and creates public anger based on incomplete or one-sided information.On the other hand, those who support the EACC believe that being open with the public is important to fight corruption. They argue that exposing suspects and making the process visible to everyone helps reduce corruption and increase accountability.
But Natembeya disagrees, saying that this kind of exposure may lead to unfair treatment and make it hard for people to get justice in court.
This disagreement shows a bigger problem in Kenya’s fight against corruption. It raises questions about how far the government should go to catch corrupt leaders while still respecting their rights. Many leaders under investigation say that EACC’s actions are more about embarrassing them than seeking the truth.
Governor Natembeya’s strong words have added more weight to the ongoing debate about how Kenya should deal with corruption while still being fair to all citizens.
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