The huffing and puffing about corruption that inspires little hope

National Youth Service suspects at Mililani law courts where they were charged with conspiracy to commit an economic crime. [Beverlyne Musili/Standard]

Lately, Kenyans have been treated to revelations of the loss of billions of shillings in taxpayers’ money. The disclosures have resulted in tough official stances and the usual promises to fight corruption.

The President and the Chief Justice have made the latest public declarations against corruption, promising that the institutions they head will invigorate the fight against the vice.