Mount Kenya University (MKU) has launched an Ethics and Integrity Club aimed at strengthening ethical leadership and promoting integrity among students.
The launch, themed “Rebuilding Trust Through Ethical Leadership,” brought together stakeholders from the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), government, and academia to encourage students to uphold honesty and accountability in their academic and professional lives.
Speaking during the event, EACC Chairperson Dr. David Oginde urged students to reject corruption and unethical practices such as plagiarism and fake academic credentials, noting that integrity remains central to national development.
MKU Principal for Corporate Services and Director of Partnerships and Linkages, Prof. Peter Wanderi, reaffirmed the university’s commitment to value-based education. He noted that MKU has already introduced a common unit on ethics, integrity, and responsible citizenship to embed ethical awareness across all programmes.
He emphasized that the initiative aligns with MKU’s mission of producing competent graduates who are also responsible and ethical citizens.
The Principal Secretary for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, encouraged students to embrace values-driven leadership and contribute positively to national transformation.
The Ethics and Integrity Club forms part of the Kenya Leadership Integrity Forum (KLIF) initiative, which promotes collaboration in the fight against corruption and the strengthening of good governance.
Through this initiative, MKU continues to reinforce its commitment to academic excellence, ethical leadership, and societal transformation.
