We are proud to announce that the Code of Ethics for Businesses in Kenya has won the Inspirational Newcomer Award at the 2025 Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards. 

Developed by Global Compact Network Kenya in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, this private-sector-led initiative is rooted in the Ten Principles of the UN Global Compact. It stands as a powerful example of how Collective Action can drive business integrity and ethical leadership.

The Code unites over 800 companies in the fight against corruption, with a key milestone being the launch of its dedicated online platform in April 2024. The platform allows companies to sign the Code and publicly upload annual anti-corruption reports, promoting transparency and accountability. It also offers access to anti-corruption tools, including model policies and a self-assessment toolkit to support SMEs in implementing effective compliance programmes. 

“The implementation of the online Code of Ethics for Business in Kenya has offered companies keen to commit to ethical conduct a nationally recognized framework to abide by further reinforcing the importance of business integrity and Collective Action.” — Kenya Private Sector Alliance.

With this award, the Code is recognized for reshaping corporate culture and advancing responsible business conduct in Kenya.

The Anti-Corruption Collective Action Awards are presented annually by the Basel Institute on Governance to highlight and encourage the development of Collective Action initiatives. These awards recognize and celebrate the achievements of collaborative efforts to tackle corruption and raise standards of business integrity. Network Ukraine and Network Brazil were ACCA Award recipients in 2022 and 2024 respectively.