LCMC Urges Family Reorientation as 70% of Kenyans Link Corruption to the Home
By Ms. Teresia Muia
The Loyola Centre for Media and Communications (LCMC) calls for family reorientation programs following findings from a new national survey indicating that corruption in Kenya largely originates within the household.
The survey, conducted in October across 21 counties ahead of the National Integrity Conference, shows that over 70% of respondents believe children form their sense of honesty, fairness, and responsibility by observing adults at home—making the family the first line of defense against corruption.
During the presentation, LCMC Executive Director Dr. Elias Mokua underscored the critical role of early moral formation in shaping adult civic conduct. According to the survey, individuals who cited parental influence as a primary factor in the spread of corruption reported 62% greater complacency toward corrupt behaviour and 50% reduced confidence in public institutions.
“Corruption starts in the family,” Dr. Mokua said. “We cannot build an ethical nation on weak home values.”
LCMC recommends strengthened family-centered programs, parent-focused value formation, and deeper collaboration between families, schools, faith communities, and civic institutions. The Centre emphasizes that rebuilding household moral foundations is key to reducing corruption tolerance across society.