Youth embark on 350KM walk from Eldoret to Nairobi to create awareness against corruption

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has backed a new challenge by a group of youth who have embarked on a 350-kilometre walk from Eldoret to Nairobi in a campaign aimed at raising awareness on the negative effects of corruption on society.

The initiative, led by Mark Kirwa, seeks to mobilise citizens and spark conversations on the need for integrity and accountability in public life.

As part of the journey, the team visited the EACC North Rift Regional office, where they met Regional Manager Maj. (Rtd) Kuntai Ole Tingisha.

Speaking during the visit, Maj. (Rtd) Tingisha underscored the importance of citizen engagement in governance, noting that active public participation is key to building a prosperous and accountable country.

EACC has reaffirmed its support for citizen-led initiatives, stressing that public participation remains central to the fight against corruption and the promotion of integrity across the country.

The challenge started when climate activist Truphena Muthoni set a world record for hugging a tree for 72 hours straight, after which a number of Kenyans came out to try to surpass.

Muthoni's record-breaking gesture led to a Murang’a-based pastor, James Irungu, breaking the record after he clocked 79 hours, but collapsed just an hour before completing his 80-hour target.

Pastor Irungu was forced to end the endurance challenge at the 79-hour mark after his body gave in to exhaustion.