Uhuru vows not to relent in war against graft

President Uhuru Kenyatta has assured that he will not relent in the war against corruption.

Speaking at a time the fight has been taken a notch higher with the arrest and prosecution of top officials, including Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, PS Kamau Thugge and Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu, the President emphasised that no effort will be spared in ensuring that the vice that has been choking the country’s economy is completely destroyed.

“We will remain focused in the fight against corruption. We hope that every institution will play its part to make this war successful,” President Kenyatta said.

He was speaking on Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, when he separately bid farewell to outgoing European Union (EU) Delegation Ambassador Stefano Dejak and British High Commissioner Nic Hailey.

The President commended the two envoys for strengthening relations between Kenya and their respective jurisdictions during their tour of duty.

He said Kenya appreciates EU’s partnership which has promoted development adding that he looks forward to more collaboration as the country explores the blue economy as an emerging frontier for wealth and employment creation.

In the meeting with Hailey, the President noted that the UK remains one of Kenya’s biggest trade partners.

“We hope to continue with the journey we began on empowering the youth through small and medium enterprises,” the President told the outgoing British High Commissioner.

Ambassador Dejak and High Commissioner Hailey separately praised President Kenyatta for standing firm in the war against corruption.The outgoing EU envoy encouraged President Kenyatta not to loosen his grip in the fight against graft saying this will restore Kenya’s dignity and entrench its position as a thriving and progressive economy in Africa.

“The war against corruption in Kenya is restoring investors’ confidence. The EU will remain a strategic partner of Kenya not only on the economic front but in the fight against corruption as well,” Ambassador Dejak said.

Hailey commended the President for the commitment he has shown in combating the vice where even senior government officials have not been spared.

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The outgoing British envoy assured President Kenyatta that trade between the two countries will continue to grow whether or not there is a Brexit deal.