President William Ruto has announced that he will take full responsibility for the accountability of resources of the people of Kenya.
Speaking on Friday, May 19 during the burial of Dagoretti South MP John Kiarie's father David Waweru in Murang’a County, Ruto said he will use his powers as the Head of State to deal with anyone who will try to steal public money.
“I won’t be talking a lot but I will take personal responsibility for the accountability of resources of the people of Kenya. Nobody will steal the money Kenyans have paid as taxes, and if anyone tries they will meet me because I don’t have any other job.
"I will use the sword I was given when I came to power to deal with the people who want to steal money from Kenyans,” said Ruto.
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The Head of State also noted that he warned everybody including his close friends that money meant for Kenyans will not be stolen.
“I have already told everyone including my friends and those who are not that Kenyans' money will not be stolen,” Ruto added.
His remarks come days after he disbanded the entire Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (KEMSA) board following a tendering scandal for mosquito nets from Global Fund.
The Head of State also terminated the appointment of Dr. Josephine Mburu as the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Public Health & Professional Standards and suspended KEMSA CEO Terry Ramadhani.
President Ruto appointed Irungu Nyakera was appointed as the chairperson of the KEMSA board while Health CS Susan Nakhumicha named Hezbon Oyieko Omollo, Bernard Kipkirui Bett, Dr. Jane Masiga, and Jane Nyagaturi Mbatia were named as new KEMSA board members.