EACC to establish integrity clubs in schools to help instil ethical values in Kenyan youth

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, has established 1,000 integrity clubs in various schools across the country in a bid to cultivate ethical values among Kenyan youth from an early age.

EACC says that the move is informed by the fact that the existing adult population in Kenya has largely accepted corruption as a norm and has been resistant to change.

"EACC is establishing Integrity Clubs in learning institutions- universities, colleges, and schools to inculcate values among young people as one way of responding to the challenge of corruption that is now widespread and internalized as a way of life in the Kenyan society," Dr Emily Mworia, Deputy Director in charge of Public Education and Awareness at EACC.

"The clubs are platforms for nurturing ethical living among students to make them responsible and patriotic citizens who will not engage in corruption during their teenage and adult lives. So far, EACC and the Ministry of Education have established over 1,000 integrity clubs in schools across the country."

Apart from instilling ethical values in Kenyan youth, EACC says that the clubs will also inspire and prepare youths in schools for active participation in decision-making, governance and anti-corruption processes.

Dr Mworia was speaking on Thursday at Machakos University during an Integrity Club Patrons workshop involving participants from secondary and primary schools in Machakos, Makueni, Kitui, and Kajiado Counties.

The workshop convened teachers serving as Integrity Club Patrons from various schools in the four counties to provide them with the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes required to efficiently oversee Integrity Clubs within their respective institutions.