Can Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission operate without commissioners?

Kenya: The decision by the President to suspend the Chair and Vice Chair of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) following the resolution by the National Assembly to forward the petition recommending their removal to the President and the earlier resignation of the other commissioner raises the question as to whether the Commission can operate without commissioners in office.

The Presidency, in suspending the two members of the Commission stated that the “process, in no way hinders the work of the organisation which remains constitutionally established and operational.” This was further explained by the Secretary to the Commission who stated that work is going on at EACC despite the departure of the Commissioners.