National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has been elected President of the African Parliamentarians Network Against Corruption (APNAC).
The voting, which was held at a meeting held in Accra, Ghana,took place in his absentia.
Kisumu East MP shakeel,who represented Muturi said on his behalf that he would strive for three key issues to ensure that Africa is free from corruption.
"The incoming President wants to draw the attention of member states to people. In this regard, he suggests to focus on people – to strive not only for peace and decent life for all on a sustainable planet but also a continent free of corruption,” Shabir said.
Sabiri said the new president will strive to improve the detection, exposure and prevention of corruption across the continent by fostering strong parliamentary oversight.
"The next priority will be networking with the Member of CPA, African Union, Pan African Parliament, Inter-parliamentary Union and his fellow Speakers in African Parliaments to strengthen APNAC as a caucus," Shabir said.
Sabiri added that the new president will work on strengthening the APNAC Secretariat by lobbying for allocation of adequate funds by Parliaments APNAC block.
"The incoming President will also seek donor support and partnerships to ensure availability of adequate funds to undertake APNAC activities," he said.
APNAC was established by Regional Seminar on Parliament and Good Governance held in Kampala, Uganda, in early February 1999. The theme was ‘Towards a New Agenda for Controlling Corruption in Africa’.
The Kenya chapter was initiated in February 2001 through the efforts of former Webuye MP Musikari Kombo.