Kenyan EACC Investigator Wins Global Award for Work in Corruption Investigations
Christine Ombaka, a forensic investigator at Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, has been awarded the 2026 ACCA Global Public Sector Advocacy Award. The recognition honors her significant contributions to anti-corruption investigations, forensic accounting, and the promotion of ethical governance.
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This award highlights the growing international focus on professionalizing anti-corruption efforts within African public institutions.
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Christine Ombaka, a forensic investigator at Kenya's Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission , has been named winner of the 2026 Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Global Public Sector Advocacy Award, a prestigious recognition handed out to professionals who advance integrity and accountability in government institutions worldwide.
Christine Ombaka won the global award for work in corruption investigations. Photo: EACC. Source: Facebook The award was presented on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at a ceremony held at Integrity Centre in Nairobi, putting Ombaka's name on the map as a standout figure in Africa's anti-corruption landscape.
The ACCA judging panel cited her contributions across several specialised areas, including corruption investigations, forensic accounting, asset tracing and the development of anti-corruption guidance frameworks.
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