Effective Whistleblowing policies and practices webinar

THE INSTITUTE OF CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS OF KENYA
(Established under the Accountants Act, Laws of Kenya)

Effective Whistleblowing policies and practices webinar
Date:  1st September 2026
Time: 04.00pm-06.00pm
Venue: Virtual Delivery

Overview

Organizations today operate in an environment where accountability, transparency, and ethical leadership are increasingly demanded by regulators, investors, employees, and the public. As fraud, corruption, harassment, and other forms of misconduct continue to threaten institutional credibility and sustainability, whistleblowing has emerged as a critical governance tool for early detection and timely intervention. However, the effectiveness of whistleblowing largely depends on whether organizations have well-designed frameworks that encourage reporting and ensure that concerns are handled professionally and fairly.

A strong whistleblowing policy provides a structured foundation for reporting unethical practices and misconduct while defining clear responsibilities for management, audit committees, compliance officers and internal audit functions. It establishes the scope of reportable issues, sets out reporting procedures and creates accountability mechanisms that ensure disclosures are treated seriously. Without such a policy, organizations risk inconsistent handling of cases, loss of trust, and increased exposure to reputational and financial damage.

For whistleblowing systems to work, organizations must provide secure reporting channels and guarantee confidentiality to protect whistleblowers from exposure. Equally important is the establishment of safeguards against retaliation, as fear of victimization remains one of the biggest barriers to reporting. By reinforcing protection measures and ensuring impartial investigations and proper case handling procedures, institutions strengthen internal control systems and create confidence that wrongdoing will be addressed without bias or intimidation.

Delegates will gain a comprehensive understanding of employer responsibilities, the protections available to whistleblowers, and the essential steps required to strengthen whistleblowing and speak-up policies. Participants will be equipped with practical insights on designing secure reporting frameworks, ensuring confidentiality safeguards, managing retaliation risks, and enhancing investigation and case-handling procedures to build a credible and effective whistleblowing system.

1. Introduction to whistleblowing and the Legal Framework
2. Establishing Secure Reporting Channels and Confidentiality – Anonymous reporting mechanisms, Confidentiality safeguards and data protection, Third-party reporting systems and independence
3. Whistleblower Protection and Managing Retaliation –
4. Investigations and Case Handling Procedures
5. Fostering a Supportive Culture –Building openness and transparency, Characteristics of a supportive environment for whistleblowers, Effective communication strategies, Internal and external support resources
6. Building a Speak-Up Culture and Ethical Leadership

Target Audience:

This workshop will be useful to all Professional Accountants and those aspiring to join the Profession, Data and Business Analysts, Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) Officer, Auditors, Advisors, Investors and Financial Analysts

 Continuous Professional Development Units (CPD UNITS):

Members of ICPAK and reciprocating professional bodies will be awarded 2 Structured CPD Units upon successfully completion of the webinar.

Financial Commitment

The webinar charges are Kshs. 1,000. Charges will cater for online video access fees, learning materials, and e-certificates of attendance.

Online Booking

Registration: Delegates are reminded to note that online booking for the workshop is mandatory on https://www.icpak.com/event-registration/Online Booking

We call on interested participants to note that booking for the event is available online at www.icpak.com  and will close two hours before the training session.

National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) Reimbursement

The Institute is registered as a trainer with National Industrial Training Authority. The Institute’s registration number is DIT/TRN/47. Participants who are registered levy contributors should apply to NITA for reimbursement of their fees. Please note that this is applicable for Kenyan citizens only and subject to NITA regulations. Remember that to qualify you should apply to NITA for approval prior to the date of the conference. Further details can be obtained from their website (www.nita.go.ke)

Further requests can be channeled to us via telephone calls on +254 719 074 000, or via email to marketing@icpak.com