EACC warns surveyors against land corruption, urges protection of public property

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged surveyors to uphold professional integrity and protect public land, warning that corruption in the sector could have lasting consequences for communities and future generations.

EACC Chairperson David Oginde made the call during the Institution of Surveyors of Kenya (ISK) Africa Regional Conference in Naivasha, where he challenged practitioners to exercise diligence in decisions concerning land ownership, use and management.

“The tragedy of land-related corruption has serious consequences that can endure for a very long time,” Oginde said, noting that land has historically been a source of conflict in Kenya.

He urged surveyors to prioritise the public interest and safeguard the country’s land heritage, while highlighting asset recovery as a key pillar of the commission’s strategic plan.

Oginde reaffirmed the EACC’s commitment to recovering public assets as part of efforts to protect resources and promote accountability.

LSK President Eric Nyadimo on his part called on surveyors to maintain professional standards and pledged the institution’s continued cooperation with the anti-graft agency.

The two institutions signed a Memorandum of Understanding in September 2026 to strengthen collaboration in promoting integrity in the land sector.

The conference, taking place on October 29 and 30, is themed “Catalysing Sustainable Investment: The Role of Surveyors in the Blue, Green, and Built Economies.”

The meeting is examining the role of surveyors in sustainable investment, environmental protection and infrastructure development.