President Uhuru’s double-speak on corruption sends mixed signals

“It is important that we acknowledge that the greatest roadblock to effective government is corruption. Asking for bribes or paying them weakens systems and destroys hope. The most heroic action you can take as a citizen is to ensure that in all our counties, towns, cities and villages, we denounce all forms of corruption and refuse to participate in this scourge.”

The above statement is a verbatim quotation from the President’s speech on Mashujaa Day. The President has on numerous occasions since inauguration not only openly acknowledged the problem corruption poses but also urged members of the public to report any corruption as part of their civic and patriotic duty.