Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes

1. Legal Representation in Corruption and Economic Crime Cases

Defence in Criminal Prosecution:

Representing clients charged with corruption-related offences such as bribery, abuse of office, fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, and procurement irregularities.

Appearing before the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), and Anti-Corruption Courts.

Representation in Investigations:

Advising clients during EACC or Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) interrogations, search and seizure operations, and arrests.

Judicial Review and Constitutional Petitions:

Challenging unlawful investigations, arrests, or prosecutorial actions through judicial review or constitutional petitions.

2. Advisory on Anti-Corruption Compliance and Ethics

Anti-Corruption Compliance Programs:

Designing and implementing anti-bribery and corruption (ABC) policies and procedures for public and private entities.

Whistleblower Protection and Mechanisms:

Establishing anonymous reporting systems and internal investigations protocols in line with the Bribery Act, 2016.

Corporate Integrity and Ethics Advisory:

Advising boards and executives on ethical obligations, conflict of interest policies, and integrity assurance frameworks.

3. Public Procurement and Integrity Advisory

Procurement Compliance Reviews:

Reviewing procurement processes for compliance with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act and preventing fraud, kickbacks, and manipulation.

Support During Investigations and Audits:

Assisting suppliers, contractors, and public entities during audits or investigations by the EACC, Auditor-General, or Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Advising Tender Committees and Evaluation Panels:

Training and advisory for members of tender committees on transparency, due diligence, and compliance with procurement law.

4. Asset Recovery and Forfeiture Proceedings

Representation in Civil Asset Recovery Claims:

Defending or pursuing civil suits involving unexplained wealth, illicit enrichment, and proceeds of crime under ACECA and the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (POCAMLA).

Preservation and Forfeiture Orders:

Advising on and challenging preservation orders, freezing of bank accounts, and forfeiture of movable or immovable property.

Third-Party Rights Representation:

Representing interested parties in forfeiture proceedings, including spouses, business partners, or corporate entities with ownership claims.

5. Leadership and Integrity Law Compliance

Declarations and Vetting of Public Officers:

Assisting public officers with asset declarations, lifestyle audits, and compliance with the Leadership and Integrity Act and Chapter Six of the Constitution.

Ethics Advisory for State and Public Officers:

Advising on compliance with codes of conduct, declarations of conflict of interest, and lifestyle audits by the EACC.

Appeals and Review of Disciplinary Decisions:

Representing clients before tribunals and the High Court in matters involving removal from office or disciplinary sanctions based on alleged ethical breaches.

6. Internal Investigations and Legal Audits

Internal Investigations Support:

Conducting or supervising internal corporate investigations into suspected corruption or fraud within organizations.

Legal Risk Audits and Due Diligence:

Performing legal audits on public bodies, NGOs, and corporates to identify exposure to corruption-related risks.

Regulatory Reporting Assistance:

Assisting entities in meeting obligations to report suspected corrupt acts to authorities in accordance with Kenyan law.

7. Training and Capacity Building

Workshops and In-House Training:

Training board members, senior management, compliance officers, procurement teams, and public servants on:

Anti-corruption laws and compliance strategies

Conflict of interest management

Procurement integrity and whistleblowing protection

Public Education and Sensitization:

Supporting NGOs and public bodies in conducting civic education on public integrity and corruption prevention.

8. Policy, Governance, and Legal Reform Advisory

Policy Development and Legislative Review:

Assisting government agencies, commissions, and NGOs in reviewing or drafting anti-corruption laws, policies, and codes of conduct.

Governance and Transparency Advisory:

Advising institutions on corporate governance best practices in line with anti-corruption principles and national values under Article 10 of the Constitution.

Monitoring and Evaluation of Integrity Programs:

Assisting institutions in assessing the impact and effectiveness of their anti-corruption strategies and ethics frameworks.