In March 2019, Deputy President William Ruto addressed concerns about political interference in Kenya's anti-corruption efforts, emphasizing that investigative bodies must prioritize evidence-based proceedings over partisan agendas.
Speaking at St. Martin’s Kitwii Catholic Church in Kangundo, Machakos County, Ruto stated that adequate funding has been allocated to key institutions including the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, and Directorate of Public Prosecutions to ensure corruption cases are built on verifiable evidence rather than political motivations.
The deputy president highlighted the government's commitment to combating systemic graft through institutional integrity, while urging citizens to distinguish between corrupt practices and legitimate anti-corruption initiatives. He reiterated that prosecutions should focus on factual accountability rather than settling political scores.
