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Ruto's resolve to fight graft may be what we need to slay the vice

President William Rutoposes for a photo with KRA staff after filing his 2022 tax returns at the authority's headquarters in Nairobi. [PCS]

Recent actions by President William Ruto in dealing with the Kemsa II scandal and the Kebs deals were considered by many as definitive steps in the war against corruption.

His subsequent call on his cabinet to zero tolerance of corruption was lauded by many. But what tipped the scales was the circular sent by Head of Public Service Felix Koskei to all government ministries, departments and agencies warning them against any corrupt practices.

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