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Corruption taking a worrying trend as 2017 polls near, Mutunga warns

Council of Governors Chairman Peter Munya, Chairperson of the Commission on Administrative Justice Otiende Amollo and Chief Justice Willy Mutunga share a light moment during the second Annual Conference on the Administration of Justice at Enashipai Resort in Naivasha. Mutunga said the 2017 elections would be based on the willingness to fight corruption. (Pic by Antony Gitonga)

Corruption is taking a worrying trend as next year’s General Election approaches, Chief Justice Willy Mutunga has warned.

In reference to recent mega corruption cases, the CJ urged those in authority to act decisively against the vice because it will have a bearing on the national elections.  Another important aspect that will determine the success of the exercise, Justice Mutunga noted, is the Treasury.

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