MKU launches integrity club as EACC urges youth to reject corruption
Students in universities and colleges have been urged to reject corruption, academic fraud and dishonesty and instead embrace integrity as a pillar of national transformation.
Speaking during the launch of the Ethics and Integrity Club at Mount Kenya University (MKU), Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chairperson David Oginde warned that corruption continues to undermine Kenya’s moral and economic foundations. He cited EACC surveys showing that many young people increasingly view practices such as tax evasion, exam cheating, plagiarism and the use of fake academic certificates as acceptable.
“Stand up against corruption. Corruption may promise quick rewards, but it destroys a nation,” Oginde said, noting that the commission frequently investigates cases involving forged certificates, including among senior officials.
The event, themed “Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership,” brought together leaders from government, academia and the anti-corruption sector.
MKU Principal for Corporate Services Prof. Peter Wanderi said the university had introduced a common course on ethics, integrity and responsible citizenship to strengthen value-based education.
Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy Fikirini Jacobs encouraged students to uphold values capable of transforming the country and to become partners in promoting integrity.
Students attending the event expressed frustration that corruption denies qualified youth employment opportunities, exposing many to crime and drug abuse. They called for tougher action against offenders.
The initiative forms part of the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF). MKU officials said the university and EACC will also develop a comprehensive integrity course accessible to students and the wider public.
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