This archive report was first published on 5 July 2019.
On July 5, 2019, Maendeleo Chap Chap leader Alfred Mutua emphasized the need for laws to prevent corrupt leaders from holding public office.
Mutua, the Machakos governor, made the remarks at Scott University's graduation ceremony, where he stated that it was self-defeating to hire thieves to manage national resources.
He argued that those who fail to account for their wealth have either stolen taxpayer's money or engaged in illegal activities, making them unfit to hold public office.
At the ceremony, Mutua also called for a strong stand against corruption, saying it was destroying the nation and radical measures were required to check the scourge once and for all.
He added that President Uhuru Kenyatta and those who came before him had set a good foundation for the nation, and what was needed now was a fresh crop of leaders to take the country to the next level.
Mutua also announced his candidature to contest the presidency in 2022, citing the need for a new generation of leaders to tackle the country's challenges.
