Kenya’s President William Ruto has pledged to end corruption in Kenya at whatever cost.
The Head of State who was speaking in Nyamasege, Kisii County on Friday, August 25, insisted that no one engaging in the vice will be spared.
He warned state officers implicated in the vice to either change adding that they will have no place to hide in the Country.
The President said failure to change; those who will be found will either go to jail or heaven in a clear indication that his administration might introduce the death penalty for corrupt state officials.
“Corruption will end in Kenya. No one will engage in corruption going forward and the corrupt have only three things; they relocate to another country, go to jail, or travel to heaven. There is no place to hide. You can’t take money belonging to the people and turn it into your own money,” the president said.
In May 2023, President Ruto declared that he would personally lead the war on graft and that he would have no favorites.
“I will take personal responsibility for accountability for resources. No one will be allowed to steal the republic’s resources… you try, you will encounter me personally,” he said.
He added, “I have told everyone- my friends and those who are not my friends, that corrupting public funds is a no-go zone. I will be speaking less on this but actions will declare my intentions louder.” President Ruto said.
Corruption impacts the ability of the State to protect and fulfill its human rights obligations and to deliver relevant services, including a functioning judiciary, law enforcement, health, education, and social services.
