Corruption is undermining Kenya’s future. It threatens Kenya’s economic growth, security, and the provision of government services. It jeopardises Kenya’s Vision 2030 goals. At the moment when Kenya is restructuring government through the devolution process, attracting investment, expanding trade, creating jobs, and fighting terrorism, corruption is holding the country back. It is an unwelcome companion, and has no place in Kenya’s bright future.
Corruption diminishes government services. People don’t get the benefit of their taxes because the money has disappeared into someone’s pocket. Money spent to deliver public goods such as safe roads and health care services doesn’t go as far.