This archive report was first published on 7 October 2021.
Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga has spoken out on the Pandora Papers, emphasizing the importance of transparency in offshore accounts.
While acknowledging that owning an offshore account is not inherently wrong, Odinga stressed that it is the misuse of such accounts for corruption that is the real issue.
"I don’t see if there’s any problem owning an offshore account. It’s only improper when the accounts are opened to stash money acquired through corruption," he said.
Odinga also clarified that he does not have any offshore accounts, stating that all his wealth is within the country.
"I have no offshore accounts. All my wealth is within the country. I am playing locally," he said.
He called on those who have wealth outside the country to declare the same, and expressed confidence that the truth about the Kenyatta family’s offshore accounts would eventually come to light.
"I am sure the truth will come out. The President has said he will give more details on the claims. I want every Kenyan with offshore accounts to come out and declare them," he said.
