Dr. Oginde to the youth: Combat Corruption
05:12:2024: EACC Chairperson Dr David Oginde has challenged the youth to channel their energy into combating corruption
In a keynote address to the Kenya National Youth Forum on Corruption, hosted by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) in Gigiri on December 2nd, 2024, Dr Oginde said corruption was the catalyst for key problems Kenya is facing, including poor infrastructure, unemployment, and worker unrest.
Giving practical examples of addressing the scourge of corruption, Dr Oginde urged the Youth to focus on hard work and integrity rather than a culture of quick gains. The EACC Chairperson also urged the Youth to Step into leadership positions rather than fence-sit. “Leadership has never been about age but conviction in solving societal problems,” he said.
Dr Oginde further urged young people to use technology to drive innovations proactively. “The world is waiting for your ideas and creativity, and I invite you to share innovative solutions with EACC that will help curb corruption in the country,” he said.
He called upon the youth to aggressively stand up against corruption, noting that it was regrettable many young people didn’t see a problem with dishonest practices such as exam cheating, sex for marks, and bribes for employment.
“No nation has ever thrived with corruption; therefore, the foundation you set today will determine the future,” Dr Oginde decried.
In her remarks, UNODC’s Regional Representative for East Africa, Ms Ashitta Mittal urged all stakeholders to engage the youth constructively in combating corruption, noting that the youth have demonstrated that they are powerful forces driving transformative changes.
