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Following the implication of Energy cabinet secretary Mr. Davis Chirchir in the chicken scandal, it is advisable that he leaves office. This should be implemented by the president sacking him to pave way for investigations. The Jubilee administration has since its inception into power, declared that corruption will never exist in its midst. Unfortunately the fire had begun inside their house.
Furthermore Mr. Chirchir is in the United Republican Party, the Deputy President’s party and a close ally to Mr. Ruto. Given the above, the decision made by the president will be firm but daring. Will he ignore the public quest to sack Mr. Chirchir in order to save his votes in Rift Valley or sack him and be ready for rebellion in Rift Valley? President Uhuru should do all he can to assure the country that indeed his government is out to tame corruption for good.
Successive governments have since time immemorial been ignoring scandals facing their own leaders and instead form commissions to blackmail and deny Kenyans the reality. Chicken scandal will malign the integrity and credibility of the ruling government if not handled properly. The President and his deputy should ensure that Mr. Chirchir is apprehended in a court of law and charged accordingly.
We as a nation cannot continue to live in abject poverty while our funds are being embezzled by self-centred individuals.
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