The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) on Thursday called on parents to play a more active role in shaping values and standing up against corruption, saying integrity must start at home.
The call was made during a capacity-building workshop for the National Parents Association (NPA) held at the Kenya Institute of Curriculum Development (KICD) in Nairobi.
Speaking on behalf of EACC Chief Executive Officer Abdi Mohamud, the Commission’s Deputy Director of Education and Public Awareness, Dr Emily Mworia, said parents are the first and most important role models in a child’s life.
“Children learn values first from their parents. If we want an honest society, we must raise children who understand integrity from an early age,” she said.
Dr Mworia urged parents not to remain silent when corruption thrives, but instead demand accountability in schools, transparency in management, fairness in admissions, and responsible use of public resources.
She said the fight against corruption cannot be left to government institutions alone and must grow into a national movement driven by families and communities.
The workshop brought together leaders from the National Parents Association, representatives from KICD, officials from the Ministry of Education, and the Teachers Service Commission. Participants pledged to work closely with EACC to promote ethics and integrity in schools.
EACC reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening partnerships with parents’ groups across the country and building community-based oversight to protect the education system.
