We should join hands to uproot the graft tree and what feeds it

Thinking of the culture of corruption in Kenya, it is quickly swallowing up the integrity tree. It, therefore, requires a concerted effort to remove. [iStockphoto]

Without doubt, this has been a head-spinning week! Stepping into the office of Chairperson of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is not anything that even crossed my mind a few months ago - but the reality in there is sobering.

But let me thank the President for entrusting me with the task of tackling one of the greatest challenges facing this country.