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How corruption continues to fuel poverty in Kenya

Nominated Senator Crystal Asige, former Attorney General Githu Muigai, EACC commissioner Alfred Mshimba, and EACC Chairman David Oginde during the African Anti-corruption day held at KICC on July,11,2025. [Benard Orwongo/Standard]

The persistent stealing of public funds has been flagged as a major contributor to poverty in the country, with warnings that graft erodes the value, rights, and worth of individuals.

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