The anti-graft commission has defended itself against accusations that it only pursues petty corruption cases.
In a statement on Monday, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) said it treats both low and high profile cases impartially.
"All corruption is bad for the country. Notably, the small fish, if let to "grow", will eventually become big fish. We therefore, while prioritising high-profile corruption, will hold to account all other suspects," the commission said.
The EACC spoke in response to a challenge by Kenyans on Twitter on why no high profile individuals are ever prosecuted.
The commission said it takes no regard to an individual's political affiliation when pursuing cases.
The commission has in recent times probed Kenya Kwanza presidential running mate Rigathi Gachagua, Migori governor Okoth Obado and his Samburu counterpart Moses Lenolkulal.
Gachagua is under probe over alleged conspiracy to defraud Nyeri county government and has had his bank accounts frozen.
The commission was also seeking to recover Sh80.7 million from Lenolkulal obtained through suspicious means through a company associated with him.
Also under the EACC radar is Obado who faces a graft case involving Sh 505 million.
"Similarly, politicians in the list of 241 persons flagged out for IEBC as lacking the moral and ethical standing to occupy public office come from all political formations. Allegations of bias are without merit," EACC said in the statement.
The commission urged Kenyans to report any suspected corruption incidents anonymously.
"We have a web-based reporting system, Business Keeper Monitoring System (BKMS) that guarantees a completely secure and anonymous reporting process."
According to the EACC, the reporting system keeps the whistle blower's identity hidden and their report confidential and only accessible by the commission.
















