The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission has joined forces with the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development in a bid to embed ethics in the education curriculum of the country.
EACC CEO Abdi Mohamud held a strategic meeting with the Director of the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD), Prof. Charles Ochieng' Ong'ondo to explore innovative strategies for embedding ethics and integrity into Kenya’s education curriculum.
“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 instillation of values profoundly shapes character,” Mohamud said.
He spoke during a meeting held at the KICD offices on Tuesday.
The meeting underscored the critical importance of value-based education as a formidable tool against corruption and moral decay in society.
The two leaders emphasized that by integrating ethics and integrity into the curriculum, Kenya can empower its youth with the essential knowledge and values necessary for ethical living.
This is also expected to enable the youths to navigate contemporary challenges and resist the temptations of corruption.
The CEOs 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 state ethics education in schools, curriculum review, and the development of integrity materials tailored for different learning stages.
