Huduma Namba will boost war on corruption, says Uhuru

President Uhuru Kenyatta and governors Alfred Mutua (left), Charity Ngilu (second right) and Kivutha Kibwana at the official launch of Huduma Namba registration drive at Masii Public Grounds in Machakos County. [PSCU]

President Uhuru Kenyatta has defended the biometric listing of Kenyans, saying it will play a pivotal role in the ongoing fight against corruption.

Uhuru revealed an audit last year exposed about 5,000 ghost police officers who cost taxpayers over Sh148 million monthly.