State forms multi agency team to fight corruption

This follows President Ruto renewed directive to fight graft in the country

In Summary
  • Controller of budget Margaret Nyakan'go requested for additional staff to the counties, noting that one officer is currently based in each county.
  • Nyakan'go said many counties misappropriating funds through paying of imprest through corporations not guided by the law.
President William Ruto during the African Private Sector Dialogue Conference on Free Trade in Nairobi on May 29.
President William Ruto during the African Private Sector Dialogue Conference on Free Trade in Nairobi on May 29.
Image: PCS

The government has formed a multi-agency team to fight corruption in the country.

During a consultative meeting chaired by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the state came up with a stringent collaborative working partnership to curb the vice.

This follows President William Ruto's renewed directive to fight graft in the country.

"We are all in agreement that this menace need be slayed. Nobody will be protected or victimised in this fight," he said

Koskei said the President has directed him to improve governance and ensure zero tolerance to corruption.

"It is the President's desire and he has directed we strengthen our role without fear or favour while doing our jobs," he said.

Koskei added that no form of corruption will be tolerated in all government ranks.

Nominated Intelligence chief Noordin Haji said proper investigations and corporation will ensure successful prosecution.

The outgoing Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) claimed he has evidence of how junior investigation officers were directed to sabotage his work as DPP.

"Corruption has become systematic. We will only succeed if we respect the Constitution and work in accordance with the law," he said.

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang'o requested additional staff for the counties, noting that one officer is currently based in each county.

Nyakang'o said many counties misappropriate funds by paying for imprest through corporations not guided by the law.

Chairperson Public Service Commission Antony Muchiri called for a proper audit of all public servants.

Muchiri said training and monitoring of accounting officers were crucial in ensuring internal control measures.

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