We should not be weighed down by graft after years of self-rule

The tough talk by President Uhuru Kenyatta on tackling evils stalking our nation starting with corruption yesterday is welcome. It is, however, worth noting that it is not the first time the President has talked about defeating corruption, fostering unity, expanding the economy and providing jobs for our youth. This sentiment has been present since Kenya’s early years.

And as the nation marked 55 years of self-rule yesterday, it appears that some strides have been made in certain areas. However, the country is still a long way to go in sorting the mess she is in today. Soon after nearly half of his first Cabinet was forced to step aside in 2015 on corruption charges, the President is on record saying nearly similar things.