Anti-Corruption Crusaders Begin 350km Walk as EACC Steps Up Public Awareness Drive
The EACC stated that all Kenyans must work together to fight corruption because people must uphold their integrity and ethical standards while the commission takes charge of anti-corruption work.
The EACC reiterated that combating corruption requires collective effort. Photo/Courtesy
By Ruth Sang
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has launched a 350-kilometre awareness walk from Eldoret to Nairobi aimed at mobilising public support in the fight against corruption.
The initiative was flagged off on Thursday with EACC Deputy Director at the North Rift Regional Office Kuntai Ole Tingisha saying the team of volunteers will complete the journey on foot in about 10 days while spreading messages of integrity and zero tolerance to corruption.
The walk is being conducted under the theme “Journey to Singapore Zero Corruption” according to Tingisha who noted that the commission uses this program to achieve its goals of anti-corruption detention and enforcement. EACC supports all programs dedicated to encouraging people to practice ethical behaviour according to his statement.
The deputy director said the commission will provide support and oversight throughout the journey with scheduled stopovers at the EACC regional office in Nakuru before the team proceeds to Nairobi. The crusaders will finish their journey at the commission headquarters located in the capital city. The public needs to support the team during their journey because anti-corruption work needs everybody’s cooperation according to him.
Mark Kirwa who advocates against corruption leads the walk as its leader who creates a voluntary initiative for a nationwide zero-corruption movement. Corruption and bribery along with impunity must be solved because these things obstruct national development according to him.
Kirwa said the campaign targets Kenyans of all ages and focuses on grassroots engagement, stressing the importance of instilling values of integrity in children from an early age. He observed that corrupt practices often begin in small ways and gradually become normalized within society.
The team depends on its own funds according to him while he requested well-wishers to provide support for their ongoing journey. The crusaders will share their journey through social media while updating their progress to keep the public informed.
The EACC stated that all Kenyans must work together to fight corruption because people must uphold their integrity and ethical standards while the commission takes charge of anti-corruption work.
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