Archbishop Wabukala lauded for his efforts in fight against corruption

Outgoing Anglican Church of Kenya head Eliud Wabukala during his farewell service held at ACK St Thomas Cathedral in Nambale yesterday. [Photo: BENJAMIN SAKWA/Standard]

Outgoing head of the Anglican Church Eliud Wabukala has said corrupt officials should be prosecuted and jailed to save this country from losing millions.

"Scrutinise projects at the county level and ensure accountability," Archbishop Wabukala said while addressing hundreds of Anglicans during his farewell service at Nambale ACK Church, yesterday.

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong, Senator Amos Wako, MPs Sakwa Bunyasi (Nambale) and Michael Onyura (Butula), who were present, asked Wabukala to continue his fight against corruption in the country.

They said Wabukala should continue to put pressure on corrupt leaders as he spearheads the National Anti-Corruption Steering Committee (NCSC).

"Corruption in this country is greater than tribalism. There is no future in corruption and this is the cause of tribalism in the country as each tribe is fighting to be in power. As chairman of the steering committee, you have enough time to fight graft," Mr Wako told Wabukala.

Wako said Wabukala had the moral authority to fight corruption having served as a member of the clergy and being recognised worldwide.

"You have done a commendable jpb during your tenure as archbishop. Please continue praying for Kenya and bring to shame those involved in corruption," he said.

Mr Ojaamong condemned the high rate of corruption in the country.

Pay debts

"As Kenyans, we will continue to pay debts for years yet a few people are the ones benefiting through their corrupt deals. Corruption is a cancer in this country and it must be fought through all means," said Ojaamong.

He lauded Wabukala for being at the forefront in the fight against corruption and asked him to continue praying for leaders.

Lawmakers Onyura and Bunyasi encouraged the archbishop to keep agitating for what is good for the country.

Wabukala was appointed on April, 24, 2009 to succeed former Archbishop Benjamin Nzimbi and was enthroned on July, 5, 2009 at All Saints Cathedral in Nairobi.