The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively engaging with youth and students to combat corruption, emphasizing the importance of integrity in national development.

• EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde challenged students at Mount Kenya University (MKU) to reject dishonesty and corruption, highlighting a concerning trend where young people increasingly view unethical practices as acceptable.
• The launch of the Ethics and Integrity Club at MKU, themed "Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership," brought together leaders from the anti-corruption sector, academia, and government to foster champions of ethical conduct.
• MKU has introduced a common unit on ethics, integrity, and responsible citizenship, underscoring the university's commitment to value-based education and strengthening institutional partnerships to promote integrity initiatives.

Kenyan anti-graft officials are urging university students to lead the fight against corruption, emphasizing that dishonesty and academic fraud threaten national progress. This call was made during the launch of an Ethics and Integrity club at Mount Kenya University (MKU).

• The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) is actively engaging universities to embed integrity values in future professionals.
• Dr. David Oginde, EACC Chairperson, highlighted concerns about growing acceptance of dishonest practices like plagiarism and the use of fake academic certificates, especially ahead of elections.
• A recent conviction involved a former revenue officer sentenced to a fine of over Sh5 million or prison for using forged academic credentials, illustrating the severe consequences of such fraud.

Kenya's Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has presented the 2026-27 budget, allocating significant funds to state agencies, particularly bolstering anti-corruption efforts.

• The proposed budget includes a total of Sh50 billion for Parliament and Sh30.4 billion for the Judiciary.
• Key anti-corruption bodies receiving substantial allocations are the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) with Sh5.1 billion and the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) with Sh7 billion.
• The budget also prioritizes water and environment initiatives, with Sh51.5 billion for water and sewerage infrastructure, and significant funding for forest conservation and climate action.