Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is mulling introducing integrity and ethics subjects to Kenyan learners as the first step towards curbing the spread of graft culture across generations.

EACC have begun engagements Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) to explore innovative strategies on how the two subjects will be anchored in the Competence Based Curriculum (CBC).

On Tuesday EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud held talks with his KICD counterpart Charles Ong’ondo, over the issue which targets to raise an incorruptible generation by equipping students with ethical values from a young age.

“This initiative is part of the Commission’s broader commitment to combat corruption and unethical conduct by targeting the formative years of youth development, recognizing that the early instilling of values profoundly shapes character,” Mohamud said.

During the meeting, the leaders underscored the importance of value-based education as a formidable tool against corruption and moral decay in society.

By integrating ethics and integrity into the curriculum, Mohamud said Kenya can empower its youth with the essential knowledge and values necessary for ethical living, which would enable them to navigate contemporary challenges and resist the temptations of corruption.

Ong’ondo and Mohamud committed to enhancing collaboration between EACC and KICD in pursuit of comprehensive value-based education in Kenyan schools, which inspires students to value integrity.

The two agencies will explore various initiatives, including conducting studies on the state ethics education in schools, curriculum review, and the development of integrity materials tailored for different learning stages.

Last week, while releasing its annual report, EACC indicated that it received and processed 5,171 reports during the 2023/24 financial year, where a total of 2,207 were within its mandate.

The anti-graft body stated that from the 2,207 reports, 42 per cent were recommended for investigation over bribery similar to 13 per cent that touched on embezzlement and misappropriation of public funds.

EACC Chairman David Oginde noted that corruption posed a threat to good governance as the practice denied citizens justice and government services.