President Uhuru Kenyatta dismissed accusations of misappropriating public resources, directing critics to file formal reports with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations rather than resorting to threats. During his Tuesday address at the sixth annual Devolution Conference in Kirinyaga County, he emphasized that allegations against him should follow legal channels.
"I heard someone claim I stole another person's property. I urge them to visit the DCI and report what Uhuru has stolen. This practice of intimidating people during funerals must cease," he stated in Swahili, with an English translation provided. The remarks came as he criticized the politicization of anti-corruption efforts, asserting that the fight against graft should focus on systemic accountability rather than public confrontations.
Kenyatta reiterated that his administration's anti-graft initiatives target criminal activity, not individuals, and highlighted ongoing efforts to recover misused assets. "We must collectively reject corruption and rein in wrongdoing within our administrations with renewed determination," he declared, calling on leaders to prioritize grassroots accountability over sensationalized accusations.
