ACC Pushes for Standalone Anti-Corruption Course at Universities and Colleges
By TUW
Universities and colleges in the country could soon offer a dedicated course focused on fighting corruption, as talks continue between higher learning institutions and the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC).
According to ACC interim spokesperson Marina Matundu, the proposed course is intended to build a strong culture of ethics and integrity among students, which she described as a long-term approach to reducing corruption in society.
She explained that although many academic programmes already touch on professional ethics, the ACC believes there is a need for a specific module that deals directly with corruption, its dangers, and its impact on the country.
Currently, the commission’s involvement in education is limited to a teachers’ manual used from Grade 4 to Grade 12. The material helps educators introduce anti-corruption topics in schools.
Matundu added that teachers are trained to handle these subjects in classrooms, but no standalone anti-corruption module exists at tertiary level, a gap the ACC now hopes to address.
Source: One Africa
