Anti-graft body in the spotlight as questions arise over its independence

The constitutional body is largely failing to function as per its mandate because over-politicisation has meant officials often serve their political masters, analysts say.

A government official’s acquittal on corruption charges by the court a year after he committed suicide over graft charges filed against him has put a spotlight on the country’s constititonal anti-corruption agency and stoked a debate on its independence, relevance and need.