Chapter Six clearance certificates
How to Complete the EACC Self-Declaration Form (Clearance)
How to get EACC clearance for a job: download and fill the self-declaration form, have it witnessed by a Commissioner for Oaths, and submit it in person or online on the EACC Adili portal.
- Time needed
- Allow a few days
- Cost
- Free (plus an oath fee)
- Valid for
- Submitted per recruitment; keep your stamped copy
- Where
- EACC offices, or online on the Adili portal
What you need
- The EACC self-declaration form, filled in twice (two copies)
- Copy of your National ID or passport
- Copy of your KRA PIN certificate
- Copies of your academic certificates (KCSE, diploma, degree)
- A Commissioner for Oaths or Magistrate to witness your signature
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) checks the integrity of people being considered for public jobs, as required by Chapter Six of the Constitution. Instead of a certificate you collect, you fill in a self-declaration form, and the EACC reports its findings on shortlisted candidates directly to the employer.
Step by step: applying in person
- Download the self-declaration form from the EACC website.
- Fill it in twice (two copies), clearly and completely.
- Sign it before a Commissioner for Oaths or a Magistrate, who witnesses your signature and stamps the form.
- Attach copies of your ID or passport, KRA PIN certificate and academic certificates (KCSE, diploma, degree).
- Submit it at the EACC head office (Integrity Centre, Nairobi) or any EACC regional office. Someone else can drop it off for you.
- Keep your stamped copy as proof that you applied.
Applying online
The EACC also accepts applications online through its Adili portal (adili.eacc.go.ke). You create an account, fill in the declaration and upload the required documents. Follow the instructions on the portal, and keep a copy of your submission.
What the EACC checks
The Commission checks its records for matters such as ongoing corruption or economic crimes investigations, cases and integrity concerns. It then sends its report to the employer that asked for it. You do not receive a separate certificate.
Tips for job seekers
- Submit early: employers request reports on shortlisted candidates within set timelines.
- Tell the truth on the form. False declarations are themselves an offence.
- Some employers ask you to bring your stamped copy to the interview. Keep it with your other clearance documents.
Frequently asked questions
Does EACC charge for clearance?
No. The EACC provides the service free of charge. You may pay a Commissioner for Oaths a fee for witnessing your signature, which varies.
Can I apply for EACC clearance online?
Yes. The EACC accepts applications on its Adili portal at adili.eacc.go.ke, as well as in person at its head office and regional offices.
Does EACC give a clearance certificate?
No. The EACC sends its report on shortlisted candidates directly to the employer. Keep your stamped copy or online submission as proof that you applied.
How many copies of the EACC form do I need?
Two. The EACC instructions ask you to fill in the self-declaration form in duplicate.
Go to Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC)
Processes and fees change from time to time. Always follow the instructions on the official website, and never pay anyone who offers to "speed up" a clearance for you.