×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Informed Minds Prefer The Standard
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

It's difficult to fight corruption amidst political 'wash wash'

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) warehouse along Embakasi Road, Nairobi. [Elvis Ogina, Standard]

Mid this month, President William Ruto launched what is seen as his biggest onslaught against corruption.

He sent home all the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa) board members amid fresh allegations of corruption in the agency. Before the 2022 elections when President Uhuru Kenyatta was in power, most of Dr Ruto's aides were flung into courts on corruption allegations - something that never happened when they were loyal to him.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
By Xinhua 3 hrs ago
Sports
China claims two snow golds at Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Sevilla coach Almeyda banned for seven games after clash with referee
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
All World Cup matches sold out, says FIFA's Infantino
By AFP 7 hrs ago
Football
Bodo-Glimt stun Inter, Gordon hits four in Newcastle Champions League romp