Gov’t Forms Multi-Agency Team To Fight Corruption
Written by Inka FM on 30 May 2023
A multi-agency team whose responsibility is to fight corruption in the country has been formed.
During a consultative meeting chaired by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the agencies came up with a stringent collaborative working partnership to curb the vice.
“We are all in agreement that this menace need be slayed. Nobody will be protected or victimised in this fight,”he said
Mr Koskei said President William Ruto has directed him to improve governance and ensure zero tolerance to corruption.
“It is the President’s desire and he has directed we strengthen our role without fear or favour while doing our jobs,” he said.
Mr Koskei said no form of corruption will be tolerated in all Government ranks
“We want clear personal responsibility as President has directed. This will be the new approach in town,” said Koskei.
The newly nominated Intelligence chief Nordin Haji said proper investigations and corporation will ensure successful prosecution.
The former Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) said his work was made difficult by the former DCI George Kinoti.
He said he has evidence on how junior investigation officers were directed to subortage his work as DPP.
“Corruption has become systematic. We will only succeed if we respect the Constitution and work in accordance with the law,” he noted.
Director of Criminal investigation (DCI) Mohammed Amin said his office was working closely with the office of the Director of Public Prosecution.
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakan’go requested for additional staff to the counties, noting that one officer is currently based in each county.
Mrs Nyakan’go said many counties misappropriating funds through paying of imprest through corporations not guided by the law.
Chairperson Public Service Commision Antony Muchiri called for proper audit to all public servants.
Mr Muchiri said training and monitoring of accounting officers was crucial in ensuring internal control measures.
