ACC’s Francis Ben Kaifala Honoured With Champion of National Integrity Award
Kanja Sesay Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Commissioner Francis Ben Kaifala was presented with the Champion of National Integrity Award by Hope Media Sierra Leone on November 13, 2026.
The recognition was formally handed over at the ACC’s headquarters at Integrity House, Tower Hill, in Freetown. It celebrates Kaifala’s ongoing commitment to promoting integrity, accountability, and transparency, as well as his broader contribution to strengthening good governance and national development.
During the brief presentation ceremony, Yusif Ibrahim Kamara of Hope Media Sierra Leone highlighted the significance of the award. He praised the Commissioner’s distinguished and exemplary leadership in the country’s ongoing fight against corruption.
Since his appointment in 2018, Commissioner Kaifala has spearheaded several high-profile anti-corruption initiatives. His tenure has been marked by a strong focus on asset recovery, public education, and the enforcement of anti-corruption laws. Under his leadership, the ACC has frequently engaged in public sensitisation campaigns and has been noted by international partners for its increased efforts to hold public officials accountable.
The Hope Media National Legacy Awards are designed to honor individuals and institutions making significant impacts in their respective fields across Sierra Leone. By recognizing the head of the country’s leading anti-graft agency, the media house is spotlighting the importance of institutional integrity in national development.
The Commissioner’s latest award adds to a growing list of local and international recognitions for his work in the anti-corruption space.