IRCK Launch Scripture Referenced Anti-Corruption Booklet In A Bid To Combat Vice

NAKURU,Kenya, Oct, 16 – The inter Religious Council of Kenya (IRCK) Friday unveiled the Scripture Referenced Anti-Corruption Booklet – An anti-graft policy document set to be institutionalised in a bid to combat corruption in the country.

According to the  inter-religious council, the policy document will provide a comprehensive process and a clear framework on how to implement strategies aimed at combating graft in the public and private sector.

IRCK chairman Rev. Fr. Joseph Mutie called for change of mindset saying that the community has been programmed to a certain extent to electing persons accused of corruption into public offices.

“We witnessed cases of corruption increasing in the country, even during the COVID-19 period..we are working hard to try and combat this vice that has affected our country,” Said Rev.Fr. Mutie.

The IRCK and the National Anti-Corruption steering committee is expected to conduct regional outreach programmes in a bid to stem the spread of the deadly vice.

“The policy document will enable religious leaders to activate their grassroots structures and cascade their campaigns against corruption downstream since ordinary Kenyans are the biggest losers if corruption thrives,” he said.

Other religious leaders present a the event meanwhile called for the law to be fully implemented since persons accused of corruption are still allowed to contest for public office which is detrimental to nation building efforts and public accountability.

“Some people have been declared unfit to run for public office yet we see them contesting for various positions, this is not right,” said a religious leader at the event.

The policy document references scriptures from holy texts citing their view on corruption and its effects on the society.

Rev. Fr. Mutie meanwhile also cautioned religious leaders from being used by politicians particularly during this electioneering period.

Chief Administrative Secretary State Law Office and Department of Justice Professor Micheni Ntiba called for implementation of anti-corruption studies in Kenya’s education curriculum, as part of measures aimed at combating the vice.

“Citizens need to change their mindset about corruption and stop viewing corruption as a way of seeking favours from public and private entities or even making quick money and amassing wealth without effort,” Said Professor Ntiba.

Professor Ntiba said the document was an important tool to fight graft even as it is now set to be distributed to Kenyans nationwide.