Uhuru’s confession signals a new dawn in corruption fight

From left: President Uhuru Kenyatta, Evangelist Teresia Wairimu, former Othaya MP Mary Wambui, Deputy President William Ruto and nominated MP Cecily Mbarire after attending Sunday service at the Faith Evangelistic Ministry Church in Karen, Nairobi. [DPPS]

Twice now, President Uhuru Kenyatta has invoked the name of God while vowing to end rampant corruption in Kenya. The president’s firm resolve reinforces growing hope among Kenyans that far from the perfunctory attempts to fight corruption in yester years, something tangible will come out of the current drive.

And indeed, at the pace at which the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) is progressing, there is no doubt on the serious intent to make corruption a dangerous pastime for those tempted to indulge, and those already mired in it.