The Anti-Corruption Bureau (ACB) says Umunthu Clubs established in primary schools are helping children to grow into responsible citizens.
The bureau says the clubs are one of the key interventions to inculcate values of honesty, integrity and humanity among learners.
ACB public education officer Jessie Mwale said the clubs are grooming learners to become citizens who detest corruption and embrace Umunthu values.
“Umunthu Club is shaping children from an early age to grow up responsible citizens who fear corruption, who have Umunthu, who are humane and know what is bad and what is good,” she said in Phalombe District on Tuesday when ACB was monitoring Umunthu Clubs in different primary schools in the district.
Mwale expressed satisfaction with how learners showcased their understanding through drama, poems and songs, saying the content of the performances showed that they understand what corruption is.
Umunthu Club matron Elizabeth Chikopa from Mpasa Primary School said the club brought positive change in children’s behaviour.
“They are now responsible citizens and they influence their friends,” she said.
Standard Seven pupil Odetta Chikwengwe from Mpasa Primary School said the club helped her to respect every person regardless of status and to report misconduct.
“I appeal to my fellow pupils to take the message of corruption to their parents and other community members,” she said.
The clubs are in Chisugulu, Mpasa, Phalombe and Nambiro primary schools, among others in the district.
