This archive report was first published on 27 July 2019.
On July 27, 2019, the arrest of Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich and other top government officials marked a renewed push against corruption in Kenya.
While the public has welcomed this development, many remain skeptical due to the inaction that often follows such arrests and court trials.
Despite the challenges, it is essential to keep politics out of the graft war. Individuals who conspire to steal from the State do not represent communities, but rather act on their own behalf.
Politicians who accuse State agencies of conspiring against their communities are engaging in sheer intimidation and an attempt to demonize and dismantle those agencies.
We urge the Directorate of Criminal Investigation, Office of the Director of Public Prosecution, and Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to pursue their responsibilities dispassionately, professionally, and meticulously.
The Judiciary must also act swiftly to adjudicate and close cases, as the public demands action.
Corruption poses a significant threat to Kenya's stability, making it an existential imperative to fight it.
