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We must slay ghost of corruption, Uhuru declares

President Uhuru make his speech during celebrations to mark Mashujaa Day at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

?President Uhuru Kenyatta reiterated his determination to curb graft, issued an ultimatum to a Cabinet Secretary and ordered an audit on billions of shillings owed to sugar farmers.

During the Mashujaa Day celebration, the 9th under the 2010 Constitution, the President hailed gains made in the last few months in taming runway impunity and challenged institutions to stretch themselves a little further to eradicate graft.

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