The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Clearance Certificate is a mandatory requirement for many jobs, government appointments, tenders, and leadership positions in Kenya. It confirms that an individual has been vetted and found free of corruption-related integrity issues.
Below is a clear, updated, and practical step-by-step guide on how to apply for an EACC Clearance Certificate in Kenya.
What Is an EACC Clearance Certificate?
An EACC clearance certificate is proof that you have completed an integrity self-declaration process as required under the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
Unlike other clearances, EACC does not issue a printed certificate. Instead, your clearance is confirmed through a stamped self-declaration form, and a confidential report is sent directly to the requesting institution.
EACC Clearance Certificate Requirements
Before starting the application process, ensure you have the following:
- National ID or Passport
- KRA PIN Certificate
- Academic certificates (KCSE, Diploma, Degree – as applicable)
- University degree certificate (for graduates only)
- A Commissioner for Oaths, Advocate, or Magistrate
- Two printed copies of the EACC Self-Declaration Form
You will also be required to provide:
- Personal details (birth, nationality, marital status)
- Education history
- Employment history
- Membership in professional bodies (if any)
- Ethical and moral declarations
- Oath and affirmation (to be completed before an advocate)
Step-by-Step: How to Apply for an EACC Clearance Certificate
Step 1: Download the Self-Declaration Forms
- Visit the official EACC website
- Download two copies of the Self-Declaration Form (PDF)
- Fill in all sections except the last page (Oath and Affirmation)
Step 2: Attach Required Documents
Attach photocopies of:
- National ID or Passport
- KRA PIN Certificate
- Academic certificates
Ensure all details match exactly across documents.
Step 3: Sign Before an Advocate or Magistrate
- Sign the declaration forms
- Have your signature witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths, Advocate, or Magistrate
- The advocate must stamp and certify both copies
Average cost for this service is KSh 300–500
Step 4: Submit the Forms Physically
- Submit the two stamped copies to:
- Any EACC office, or
- The EACC Head Office (Integrity Centre, Nairobi), or
- A Huduma Centre
Important notes:
- Online submission is NOT allowed
- You may submit the forms personally or through a representative
- One copy is retained by EACC, the other is stamped and returned to you
Step 5: Clearance Confirmation
- EACC conducts background checks
- A confidential integrity report is sent directly to the requesting employer or institution
- Your stamped copy serves as proof that you completed the EACC clearance process
Important Legal Warning
Providing false information is a criminal offense under Section 46(1)(d) of the Leadership and Integrity Act, 2012.
Penalty:
- Fine of up to KSh 5 million, or
- 5 years imprisonment, or
- Both
Mandate of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
EACC is legally mandated to:
- Investigate corruption and economic crimes
- Enforce integrity standards in public service
- Conduct public education on ethics and anti-corruption
- Receive and investigate complaints
- Undertake preventive and enforcement measures
EACC Contact Details and Offices in Kenya
Nairobi – Head Office
Location: Integrity Centre, Valley Road/Milimani Junction
P.O. Box: 61130 – 00200, Nairobi
Tel: 020 2717318 / 2720722 / 2100312
Mobile: 0729 888881 / 0736 996600
Email: [email protected]
Report Email: [email protected]
Hotline: 0727 285663 / 0733 520641
Regional Offices
Nakuru: Moi Road, Assumption Centre CDN – 0731 888064
Mombasa: ACK Cathedral Complex, Nkrumah Road – 0710 768706
Kisumu: Central Square Building – 0715 408512
Nyeri: Advocates Plaza, Kamakwa Road – 0703 204580
Eldoret: Uganda Road, Imperial Court – 0703 602727
Bungoma: Daima Plaza, Mumias–Bungoma Road – 0702 391287
Isiolo: Lower Kiwanjani – 0702 391293
Garissa: Province Road – 0715 408512
Malaba: Border Point Motel – 0731 888059
Final Notes
- There is no EACC clearance fee payable to the commission
- Clearance is process-based, not certificate-based
- Always keep your stamped copy safe
If you are applying for a job, tender, or leadership role in Kenya, following this process correctly ensures full EACC compliance without delays.
