Integrity Champions Sensitized on the Constitution

Abstract

A two-day training workshop on the role of the University of Nairobi in the implementation of the Constitution of Kenya 2010 and the Public Service Integrity Programme (PSIP), for integrity champions which came to a close on 17th September 2013. Vice chancellor Prof. George Magoha officially opened the workshop which was the 3rd session of Phase II of the ongoing RRI program which seeks to sensitize members of the University of Nairobi community on all matters of the new constitution. The event which kicked off on September 16th at the CCU conference hall in main campus brought together Integrity Champions from all units, sections and departments of the University. In his remarks, Prof. Magoha said that he was concerned that many people were not loyal and compliant with the Constitution. The Vice Chancellor challenged the Integrity Champions and the entire university community to fight off corruption in their respective lines of duty. At the same time, Prof. Magoha who is also the Sponsor of the RRI program urged the Integrity Champions to be responsible and accountable in using public resources in order to promote development. Present during the event were RRI Results leader and Deputy Vice Chancellor (A&F) Prof. Peter Mbithi, DVC (Academic Affairs), Prof. Henry Mutoro and DVC (Research, Production & Extension), Prof. Lucy Irungu among other University top managers. The RRI sensitization program started in August and is expected to end in November this year.