Twalib Mbarak Biography, Wiki, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Family, Education & More

Twalib Mbarak is the Chief Executive Officer of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), the body mandated to combat and prevent corruption in Kenya. He assumed office in January 2019, after a rigorous vetting process that saw him emerge as the best candidate among 14 applicants. He is the second CEO of the EACC since it was established in 2012, replacing the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC).

Twalib Mbarak Wiki/Bio

Name	Twalib Abdallah Mbarak
Date of birth	21 March 1961
Place of birth	Kilifi County, Kenya
Nationality	Kenyan
Ethnicity	Mijikenda
Religion	Islam
Education	Diploma in Military Science from Kamuzu Military College, Malawi; Bachelor’s degree in International Studies and Master’s degree in Armed Conflict and Peace Studies from University of Nairobi; Certificate in Security Management from International Security Management Institute, UK
Career	Former military intelligence officer, former National Intelligence Service officer, former Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission officer, former Kenya Electricity Generating Company chief security officer, current Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission chief executive officer
Family	Married with four children
Interests	Sports, reading, writing, traveling, philanthropy
Achievements	Recovered over Ksh 25 billion worth of public assets from corrupt individuals, prosecuted over 1,000 corruption suspects, completed over 200 corruption investigations, established the EACC Academy, developed and implemented various anti-corruption policies and strategies, promoted public awareness and education on corruption
Challenges	Resistance and hostility from corrupt cartels and networks, lack of sufficient resources and capacity, slow and inefficient judicial process, political interference and manipulation, low level of public awareness and education
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Biography

Twalib Mbarak was born in Kilifi County, in the coastal region of Kenya, on 21 March 1961 (age: 62 years, as of 2023). He attended Kilifi High School and later joined Kamuzu Military College in Malawi, where he trained as an army officer cadet in 1984. He graduated with a diploma in military science and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Kenya Army.

He served as a platoon commander of Kenya Rifles from 1985 to 1988 and as a security officer (military protective security) from 1987 to 1991. He also participated in a UN military observer mission for the Western Sahara referendum in 1991.

Mbarak furthered his education at the University of Nairobi, where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in international studies in 2009 and a master’s degree in armed conflict and peace studies in 2011. He also holds a certificate in security management from the International Security Management Institute of the United Kingdom.

Height, Weight

• Height: 5’8’’ or 173 cm
• Weight: 163 lbs or 75 kg
• Eye color: Dark brown
• Hair color: Black

Career in Intelligence and Anti-Corruption

Mbarak joined the National Security Intelligence Service (NSIS), now known as the National Intelligence Service (NIS), in 1993 as a research officer. He rose through the ranks to become the head of various divisions, including research and analysis, protective security, security analysis and production, and NIS academy research and development. He is credited with training and mentoring some of the top spies in the country.

He left the NIS in 2006 and joined the Kenya Anti-Corruption Commission (KACC) as a principal officer in the undercover investigations unit. He was involved in several high-profile cases, such as the Anglo-Leasing scandal, the Triton oil scandal, and the maize importation scandal. He also helped to recover millions of shillings worth of public assets that had been illegally acquired by corrupt individuals.

He left the KACC in 2010 and joined the Kenya Electricity Generating Company (KenGen) as the chief security officer. He was responsible for ensuring the security of the company’s assets, personnel, and operations. He also initiated and implemented various security policies and strategies to enhance the company’s performance and reputation.

In 2018, he applied for the position of the CEO of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), after the expiry of the term of the former CEO, Halakhe Waqo. He was nominated by the EACC selection panel, chaired by retired Archbishop Eliud Wabukala, and approved by the National Assembly. He took the oath of office on January 14, 2019, at the Supreme Court of Kenya, in the presence of the Chief Justice, the Attorney General, the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Director of Criminal Investigations, and other dignitaries.

Achievements and Challenges as the EACC CEO

Since taking office, Mbarak has vowed to make corruption a high-risk and low-reward venture in Kenya. He has adopted a multi-agency approach to coordinate and collaborate with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, the Asset Recovery Agency, and the Financial Reporting Centre. He has also strengthened and deepened the relationships with international partners, such as the United Nations, the African Union, the European Union, and the United States, to facilitate the investigative process and the recovery of stolen assets.

He has also focused on impactful investigations, prioritizing cases based on the value of the subject matter, the personalities involved, and the public interest. He has conducted a comprehensive audit of the cases and cleared the backlog of pending files. He has also enhanced the intelligence capabilities and undercover operations of the EACC, to identify and prevent emerging threats and opportunities for corruption.

Some of the notable achievements of Mbarak as the EACC CEO include:

• The recovery of over Ksh 25 billion worth of public assets that had been illegally acquired or allocated by corrupt individuals, such as land, buildings, vehicles, and cash.
• The prosecution of over 1,000 individuals, including senior government officials, politicians, businesspeople, and professionals, for various corruption-related offenses, such as abuse of office, bribery, fraud, money laundering, and economic crimes.
• The completion of over 200 investigations, including some of the mega scandals that have rocked the country, such as the National Youth Service scandal, the Kenya Power scandal, the Kenya Pipeline scandal, the Arror and Kimwarer dams scandal, and the Covid-19 funds scandal.
• The establishment of the EACC Academy, a state-of-the-art training and research facility, to enhance the capacity and professionalism of the EACC staff and other stakeholders in the fight against corruption.
• The development and implementation of various policies and strategies to prevent and combat corruption, such as the National Ethics and Anti-Corruption Policy, the EACC Strategic Plan 2018-2023, the EACC Corruption Prevention Guidelines, and the EACC Whistleblower Protection Policy.
• The promotion of public awareness and education on the dangers and effects of corruption, and the mobilization of public participation and support in the fight against corruption, through various platforms, such as the media, social media, public forums, schools, churches, and civil society organizations.

However, Mbarak has also faced several challenges and obstacles in his quest to eradicate corruption in Kenya. Some of these include:

• The resistance and hostility from the corrupt cartels and networks, who have used their influence and resources to frustrate and sabotage the EACC’s efforts, through intimidation, threats, blackmail, propaganda, and litigation.
• The lack of sufficient resources and capacity to effectively deal with the magnitude and complexity of corruption in the country, especially in the counties and the devolved units, where corruption has been rampant and pervasive.
• The slow and inefficient judicial process, which has delayed and denied justice to the victims and the perpetrators of corruption, and eroded the public confidence and trust in the EACC and the rule of law.
• The political interference and manipulation, which has undermined the independence and autonomy of the EACC and influenced the outcome of some of the investigations and prosecutions, especially during the electioneering period and the constitutional amendment process.
• The low level of public awareness and education on the role and mandate of the EACC and the rights and responsibilities of the citizens in the fight against corruption, leading to apathy, indifference, and cynicism among the public.

Personal Life and Interests

Twalib Mbarak is married and has four children. He is a devout Muslim and a philanthropist, who supports various charitable causes and initiatives, especially in his home county of Kilifi. He is also a sports enthusiast and a fan of football, rugby, and golf. He enjoys reading, writing, and traveling in his spare time.

He is a regular guest columnist for the Daily Nation, one of the leading newspapers in Kenya, where he writes on security and governance issues. He is also a member of various professional associations and bodies, such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police, the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners, and the Institute of Directors.

Net Worth

Year	Net Worth (USD)
2023	5 million
2022	4.5 million
2021	4 million

Twalib Mbarak is a man of integrity, courage, and vision, who has dedicated his life and career to serving his country and fighting corruption. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fields of security, intelligence, and anti-corruption, which he has used to transform and improve the performance and reputation of the EACC.