Leaders who buy their way into power can't fight corruption

It is easy to speak out against corruption – to adopt a moral stance when pointing fingers at others. But when the spotlight turns on ourselves, that righteousness often fades. Recently, Kenya’s Executive and Parliament have been entangled in an ugly public spat, each accusing the other of fueling graft. While the broader fight against corruption resonates with most Kenyans, this blame game reveals a more unsettling truth; corruption is deeply woven into the fabric of our society.