Ways of taming corruption in Kenya

Corruption is one of the challenges Kenya has been facing for the past few decades. Public property has been lost to members with influential positions in politics while precious public services have become a nightmare to get; what is termed as free is no longer free. There are many corruption scandals that have been reported, commissions are created while no answers are given to the Kenyan public, those who are guilty only change positions and are presented to us in another form. Among the few major scandals in Kenya this year are The NYS Scandal, Eurobond scandal and the Chicken gate Scandal. As Kenyans we are still waiting for answers though we are almost sure that the “thieves” will never be brought to book.

Taming corruption seems impossible but by positive mind and strategy, it can be done away with. First, taming corruption starts in schools, the young generation should be taught the importance of patriotism, they should be taught to remain true and honest to their nation, with such teachings being repeated over time, they become part of life(classical conditioning), any acts by the young generation that show dishonesty and misconduct should also be severely punished.