This archive report was first published on 9 December 2019.
On Sunday, President Uhuru Kenyatta attended a mass and fundraiser at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Ruiru, Kiambu County, where he emphasized the importance of tackling corruption.
Speaking a day after Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's arrest, Kenyatta stressed that leaders accused of corruption should face the consequences of their actions.
“Please let us not politicize the war on corruption. When an individual is stealing public resources, he doesn’t do so on behalf of his family or community. Therefore, anyone who is implicated should carry their own cross,” President Uhuru said.
He added that as a nation observing the rule of law, institutions mandated to deal with corruption should be allowed to work independently and ensure all suspects are treated equally.
