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Give president Uhuru more powers to fight corruption, says Senator Kithure Kindiki

LEFT: Tharaka constituency parliamentary hopeful Gitonga Murugara, Chuka-Igambang'ombe MP Muthomi Njuki and Senate majority leader Kithure Kindiki during a fundraiser for Gakama boda boda sacco in Tharaka on November 20. [PHOTO:KEVIN NGAI/STANDARD]

The Constitution of Kenya should be amended to give the President more powers to fight graft, Senate Majority Leader Kithure Kindiki has said.

Speaking at Gatunga, in Tharaka constituency on Saturday, Kindiki said some clauses in the new constitution have compromised President’s Powers to act directly on challenges facing his administration including fight on corruption.

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