Editor's Review

"We are all in agreement that this menace need be slayed. Nobody will be protected or victimised in this fight," Koskei. 

The Government has formed a multi-agency team whose responsibility is to fight corruption in the country. 

During a consultative meeting on Monday, May 29 chaired by the Head of Public Service Felix Koskei, the agencies came up with a stringent collaborative working partnership to curb the vice.

Speaking during the meeting, Mr Koskei noted that President William Ruto had directed him to improve governance and ensure zero tolerance to corruption.

"We are all in agreement that this menace need be slayed. Nobody will be protected or victimised in this fight. 

"It is the President's desire and he has directed we strengthen our role without fear or favour while doing our jobs," Koskei stated. 

He added," We want clear personal responsibility as President has directed. This will be the new approach in town." 

The newly nominated Intelligence chief Nordin Haji said proper investigations and corporation will ensure successful prosecution.

File Image of President William Ruto. 

"Corruption has become systematic. We will only succeed if we respect the Constitution and work in accordance with the law," he noted.

Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI)Mohammed Amin said his office was working closely with the office of the Director of public prosecution.

Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakan'go requested additional staff to the counties, noting that one officer is currently based in each county.

Mrs Nyakan'go said many counties misappropriate funds through paying of imprest through corporations not guided by the law.