This archive report was first published on 13 August 2019.
Kenya's fight against corruption has taken a new turn with the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) pushing for anti-corruption lessons in schools.
According to the commission's chairman, Paul Mwaniki, the country can fight corruption better if Kenyans learn about its effects from a young age.
Speaking at an event to launch a new curriculum for schools, Mwaniki said that the commission's research shows that the number of people who have encountered corruption has increased from 38.7% in 2018 to 41% in 2019.
"Utafiti wa EACC unaonyesha kuwa idadi ya watu ambao walikutana na visa vya ufisadi iliongeza kutoka asilimia 38.7 hadi asilimia 41," Mwaniki said.
The EACC has been working with the Ministry of Education to introduce anti-corruption lessons in schools, and the new curriculum is expected to include modules on ethics and integrity.
"Katiba inasema maadili ndio chanzo cha uongozi mzuri, haki za kibinadamu, huduma kwa umma na hata kuwa kiongozi," Mwaniki said.
The commission's push for anti-corruption lessons in schools is part of its efforts to combat corruption in Kenya.
