Kisumu residents benefit from EACC’s anti-graft sensitization
01:09:2025: Over 300 residents of Kisumu County have been sensitized on ethics and anti-corruption measures during a weeklong public education campaign spearheaded by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC).
The initiative, conducted through EACC’s Department of Education and Public Awareness, aimed to raise awareness about the impact of corruption and empower communities—especially the youth—to take a stand against unethical behavior.
The sensitization activities included targeted programmes such as the Sensitization of Chiefs, a Public Outreach at Kisumu Huduma Centre, Youth Out-of-School Workshop, Youth Professionals Workshop, and a Faith-Based Organization Youth Workshop.
The programmes were officially launched by Mr. Abraham Kemboi, EACC’s Central Nyanza Regional Manager, who challenged the youth to take an active role in fighting corruption.
“Corruption is more than just an abstract term in headlines or political speeches. It’s the hidden ‘tax’ we all pay when public services fail, when opportunities go to the undeserving, and when systems collapse under the weight of dishonesty,” said Mr. Kemboi during the opening session.
He emphasized the role of young people as change-makers, highlighting that ethical leadership begins with individual decisions.
“Because change always begins with awareness, and sustainable change begins with you. The ethical choices you make today will shape the institutions of tomorrow,” he said, adding that . while corruption may seem like a problem far removed from your people’s daily lives, they are its most powerful counterforce.
The campaign sought to instill integrity and civic responsibility among young people, fostering a culture of intolerance towards corruption and unethical conduct.
In addition to the county-wide sensitization efforts, EACC also engaged with regional youth leadership during a special session of the East African Youth Parliament held at a Kisumu hotel. The Commission delivered a presentation on ethical decision-making in public administration, reinforcing the message of accountability and transparency in governance.
The Kisumu outreach is part of EACC’s ongoing strategy to strengthen public participation in the war against corruption through education, awareness, and capacity building.
