Ruto: Not even my friends will be spared in graft fight

 President William Ruto during the burial od the late Mukami Kimathi. [PCS]

President William Ruto has said he will be ruthless in confronting corruption in the country.

He said no one will be spared; not even his friends, adding that Kenyans must get value for every tax that they pay.

"No one will steal or waste public resources. I will take them head on."

He said he will not talk much but actions will.

"I will take personal responsibility in accounting for resources of the people of Kenya," he declared in Kandara, Murang'a County, yesterday during the burial of David Waweru Ng'ethe, father to Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie.

He described the former Kandara MP as a respected, thoughtful and consummate leader who was purpose-driven.

"He was a gentleman and a visionary who dedicated his life to serving humanity."

The President assured the country that the economy will be back on track soon.

"We have a long-term plan that will stimulate a sustainable and inclusive economic growth."

He insisted that no part of Kenya will be left behind.

Present were Cabinet Secretaries Njuguna Ndung'u, Alice Wahome and Moses Kuria, Governor Irungu Kang'ata, MPs and MCAs.

The leaders asked President Ruto to remain steadfast in his anti-corruption war.

Governor Kang'ata said it was wrong for individuals to profit from public resources.

"This fight must stretch to counties so that resources follow development not individuals," he said.

This was echoed by Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichungw'ah who maintained that the President means business in protecting public resources.

"Do not be derailed by anyone. We must fix those who loot public resources. We will support you by offering meaningful oversight."

On his part, Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro asked the President to deepen and widen his action against corruption.

"That is the only way we can take Kenya back to its glorious days."