Strong political goodwill critical in addressing systemic corruption

Graft is endemic and poses an existential threat to Kenya. [iStockphoto]

John F. Kennedy, the 35th President of the USA and the youngest to be elected epitomised great courage and vision.

He came into office at a time of turmoil and challenges on many fronts; the Cold War, tension over the possibility of a nuclear war with the Soviets and low economic growth. He used his position to navigate through all that and made Americans the most optimistic citizens of the time.