"Demonstrable champion of deepening a value-based culture" - Bishop Oginde picked as next EACC Chair

Former Christ is the Answer Ministries (CITAM) Presiding Bishop Dr David Adang Oginde is President William Ruto's pick for the position of Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).

In his letter released on Saturday afternoon, Head of Public Service Felix Koskei said the appointment followed a recommendation by the Public Service Commission. 

Bishop Oginde's name has subsequently been forwarded to the National Assembly for vetting. 

The immediate former EACC chair Archbishop (Emeritus) Dr. Eliud Wabukala retired after serving for six years. 

Bishop Oginde was in the race for the post with former Makueni Governor Kivutha Kibwana, and Amani Yuda Komara.

"Bishop Oginde is highly respected at home and abroad for his strong reputation in forthrightness, integrity, and his tireless efforts towards the promotion of ethics and virtue in society," said Koskei.

"In this regard, if the nomination is approved by Parliament, his appointment as the Chairperson of EACC will give Kenya a demonstrable champion of deepening a value-based culture in our nation; and one who has a long and successful career of promoting ethics, integrity and civic duty in many different spheres of life." 

Bishop Oginde is an Architect by training. He is also the immediate former Chancellor of Pan Africa Christian (PAC) University.

He holds a PhD in Organizational Leadership from Regent University School of Business and Leadership, USA, and a Master's Degree in Leadership from PAC.