How to tame corruption.

The word Corruption is mentioned virtually everywhere everyday! The most common connotation is that it carries, negative attributes. It is commonly associated with underdevelopment, poverty, unemployment, projects failure etc. People are encouraged to fight corruption, but unless they answer correctly the question ‘‘what is corruption?’’ no meaningful results may be expected.

Then what is corruption?
Corruption is a vice. It can be termed as dishonesty in a society that does not value virtues. In any given country, corruption is a thwart to the economic growth. According to me, corruption is bribery, misappropriation of public funds or abuse of office.

I can also say it is negligence and failure to comply with the laid down procedure and regulation. So many factors compel one to participate in corruption.

Some of the factors we may have are;

a. Selfishness and greed:
We may find that one can get money from a certain welfare Association and instead of using them for the success of the welfare, he/she grabs them to sustain him/herself.

b. Lack of transparency and accountability:
This is lack of clearness and answerability in day-to-day activities

c. Unfair discrimination:
This is where one misuses position to extract or demand favors like bribes.

All the above factors intertwine one another like a weaver’s bird nest.
Corruption adversely affects an individual and the society. This deteriorates the economic status of any country, society or organization hence increased poverty level.

Ways to cub corruption;
We can use the following methods to cub corruption:
1.Avoid bribing.
2.Be fair and just.
3.Use proper accounting methods.

Hence, we will be able to uplift our economy and eradicate poverty, which has become a thorn to our flesh.
By: Hellen, a computer student at ngarua community knowledge centre.