Deputy President William Ruto dismissed claims by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) regarding the Arror and Kimwarer dams as a 'political witch-hunt' in 2019, urging investigative bodies to avoid pre-judging cases.
Speaking at a church gathering in Mombasa, Ruto emphasized that 'no amount of repeating a lie will make it the truth,' warning against allowing 'propaganda and falsehoods' to shape perceptions of allies or adversaries. He argued anti-corruption efforts should not target 'certain individuals.'
The DPP had previously stated prosecutions in the dam scandal would remain 'devoid of any witch-hunt, political considerations or extraneous matters.' The office also raised concerns about multiple government officials allegedly involved in fraudulent tender processes during the 2019 infrastructure projects.
The controversy highlighted tensions between political factions, with critics accusing the DPP of partisan bias. The scandal centered on allegations of mismanagement in the construction of two major dams, sparking debates over accountability and transparency in 2019.
