Youth Begin 350km Walk to Create Awareness Against Corruption Across Kenya as EACC Supports the Initiative

A group of young activists has started a 350-kilometre walk from Eldoret to Nairobi. Their goal is to create awareness against corruption. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has backed the initiative. The campaign aims to spark conversations about integrity and accountability.

The walk is led by youth activist Mark Kirwa. The team hopes to mobilise citizens. They want young Kenyans to demand transparency and good governance. The long journey is designed to attract national attention and inspire action.

Along the way, the group visited the EACC North Rift Regional Office. They met Regional Manager Major (Rtd) Kuntai Ole Tingisha. Tingisha praised the walk as practical and bold. He said citizen participation is key to fighting corruption. “Change cannot come from institutions alone,” he said. “Citizens must demand integrity from leaders.”

The EACC reaffirmed its support for citizen-driven campaigns. The commission said public engagement is central to promoting ethical values. Initiatives like this help turn messages into action. They give communities tools to take charge of governance.

The walk comes amid viral endurance challenges on social media. Climate activist Truphena Muthoni hugged a tree for 72 hours, setting a world record. Pastor James Irungu tried to beat her record but collapsed at 79 hours. The Ministry of Health warned the public about the dangers of such stunts.

Unlike those risky challenges, the anti-corruption walk is safe and meaningful. The youth hope to meet communities along the route. They will share the message that integrity, accountability, and citizen participation are essential in the fight against corruption.