Our country has been on one hell of a journey trying to curb corruption. I don’t know if it’s just my observation, but Uhuru keeps promising us that the war on graft is one he takes very seriously. I have to agree though, some input has been put in place, but we still feel that nothing much has been done. President Uhuru Kenyatta on Wednesday reiterated that the war on corruption is on and thieves will go to jail. He said his administration is working closely with the Judiciary to expedite graft cases, stating that swift justice, as it is the only sure way to regain Kenyans’ confidence.
Deputy President William Ruto, Opposition chief Raila Odinga, Governors James Ongwae (Kisii), John Nyagarama (Nyamira) and Wilbur Otichilo (Vihiga), Chief Justice David Maraga, Interior CS Fred Matiang’i, PS Susan Mochage and her Mining counterpart John Omenge, wereamong those present. Ruto said he had commissioned many projects in the two counties under the President’s authority, including the roads the leaders mentioned. However, some of the projects have stalled. Raila expressed his happiness that the handshake has been adopted by many Kenyans and brought peace. Matiang’i said he is up to the task of serving the people, adding that government projects must be comp
Addressing leaders from Kisii and Nyamira counties at Kisii National School, Kenyatta said he will not be intimidated by those politicizing the graft war. “I want people to hate me on other issues, but not when I am working to save the taxpayers who are greatly contributing to the economy of this country,” he said.
The leaders presented the President with a memorandum through Ongwae, seeking state assistance to complete stalled projects. The projects include roads, which the leaders said were funded in the financial years 2016-17 and 2017-2018. The leaders were concerned that the construction of the roads had stalled because they were not factored in the 2018-19 financial year.
They asked for the upgrading of Suneka airstrip and also requested the upgrade of Ogembo, Marani and Keroka
He told the leaders to stop politicking about the Bunyunyu dam project and instead train people on its importance. “You cannot be calling for a compensation of people who will be affected instead of first telling them the importance of the projects. There is no logic to use over Sh3 billion in compensation and yet the project is less than the amount.”