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Hold to account those who steal public funds

It is now beyond doubt that the Government has done too little to contain the re-emergence of corruption cartels which are looting public funds with abandon. Every corner of the country is awash with glaring evidence of corruption. Yet the law enforcement agencies appear reluctant to act, or are unconcerned.

Indeed, it is mind-boggling to hear and read about the plunder of colossal amounts of public funds by holders of public office. Such officials have generally gone scot-free because they have either compromised law enforcement agencies or enjoy political protection by the establishment. This has greatly motivated them to engage in large scale theft of public funds while most poor Kenyans starve.

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