By P, KNA
The North Rift Regional Manager of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), Major (Rtd) Kuntai Ole Tingisha, has called for enhanced transparency and accountability in county government recruitment processes.
Speaking in Lodwar during a meeting with the Turkana County Public Service Board (TCPSB), Major (Rtd) Kuntai emphasized the need for integrity in public service, noting that recruitment must be free from corruption and favoritism to ensure fairness.
The visit, which also introduced him as the new Regional Manager, aimed at strengthening collaboration with the Board in promoting ethical governance, improving transparency, and enabling the public to access services more efficiently in line with the county’s mission of open and honest governance.
TCPSB Chairperson, Peter Ekunyuk Ingollan, revealed that the Board is in the process of automating its recruitment system to make it more transparent and accessible.
“We are working on automating the entire recruitment process so that anyone, regardless of location, can access it. This will enhance fairness and accountability to the public,” he said.
Ingollan also affirmed the Board’s commitment to working closely with the EACC to implement anti-corruption recommendations, citing policies such as the Procedure on Prevention of Bribery and Corruption. He noted that preparations were already underway for the 2025 Wealth Declaration exercise scheduled for November.
On his part, Major (Rtd) Kuntai urged the Board to align its policies with national legislation.
“TCPSB should review its Conflict-of-Interest Bill to match the newly enacted national law to strengthen anti-corruption efforts and ensure clarity in governance,” he stated.
The meeting was also attended by Assistant Director for Human Resource Management, Joseph Ngatotin, Principal Administrator, Simon Ipoo, and officials from the EACC North Rift regional office.