This archive report was first published on 25 July 2019.
On July 25, 2019, the government took a significant step in the fight against corruption by ordering former City Hall chief finance officer Jimmy Kiamba to surrender Sh317 million to the State.
This move sends a strong signal that the era of State officers living a luxurious life at the expense of stolen taxpayer funds is coming to an end.
However, investigators must ensure that such a crackdown is backed with solid evidence that results in the conviction of public officials found guilty of corruption as well as the seizure of assets linked to stolen funds.
Anything short of due process and diligence in prosecuting corruption charges might end up as a mere public relations exercise that further wastes public resources.
