The Kuwait Anti-Corruption Authority (Nazaha) has launched a comprehensive training program aimed at enhancing integrity and combating corruption within the public sector. The initial session, held recently at Nazaha’s headquarters in Kuwait City, gathered over 60 leaders and supervisory officials from more than 20 government entities.
Titled “Promoting Integrity and Combating Corruption: The Authority’s Role and Mandate,” the program seeks to familiarize participants with the legal framework governing anti-corruption efforts, including the identification and reporting of corruption offenses as stipulated under the law that established Nazaha. Emphasizing the importance of transparency, the sessions also highlighted the protective measures in place to support whistleblowers who come forward to expose wrongdoing.
Nawaf Abdulhamid Al-Aidan, a senior legal auditor at Nazaha, explained that the training targets government supervisors, managers, and department heads, aiming to instill a stronger culture of accountability across public institutions. He stressed that reporting corruption is not only a legal requirement but a national duty, underpinned by legal safeguards designed to encourage individuals to report violations without fear.
The program is part of a broader initiative running from October 2026 through February 2027, featuring a series of workshops intended to deepen public sector employees’ understanding of integrity and anti-corruption principles. The three-day curriculum covers a range of topics, including the United Nations Convention against Corruption, the founding legislation and functions of Nazaha, domestic and international mandates, and detailed procedures related to the financial disclosure system. This includes information on who is required to submit disclosures, the deadlines involved, review mechanisms, and penalties for non-compliance.
In addition to identifying types of corruption offenses and outlining the process for reporting such acts, the training addresses whistleblower protection mechanisms, methods for monitoring assets held abroad, and preventive actions designed to promote transparency and ethical governance.
Nadine Rashid Al-Bader, Director of the Administrative Development and Training Department at Nazaha, noted that the training series continues to attract strong interest from government bodies. More than 50 entities have registered for upcoming sessions covering diverse subjects such as the Right to Access Information Law, Conflict of Interest Law, codes of conduct and professional ethics, corporate governance, and strategies to combat financial and administrative corruption.
These efforts reflect Nazaha’s broader commitment to reinforcing collaboration with government institutions, enhancing legal and professional knowledge among public employees, and safeguarding public funds through enhanced accountability measures.