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I.3. Problem statement Qualitative, independent news paper editorials reporting on corruption can play an important role in pressuring the government to act in the public interest. By drawing the attention to behavior that is generally perceived as acceptable and exposing such behavior as corrupt, news paper editorials can raise public awareness; activate anti-corruption values; and generate outside pressure from the public against corruption. News paper editorial have been most effective in combating corruption when they enjoyed political support from the leadership or could count on the collaboration of other politicians in Rwanda The news paper editorial’s anti-corruption drive was in-line with the leadership’s objectives to carry out dramatic reforms of the public sector. This led to a positive and constructive relationship, which served many purposes. It helped disrupt several corrupt deals, create support among the political elites for the government. For which news paper editorial would often get into trouble with the government. This cast Serious doubts on