President William Ruto has admitted that there are people in the Judiciary who are colluding with corrupt people to facilitate corruption.
Speaking on Thursday, August 31, at the Kakamega State Lodge, the President affirmed that they would deal with all the collaborators and ensure the corruption enterprise comes to an end.
"There are people in our judicial system who are facilitating corruption by working with the corrupt that's why certain cases go to certain judges because they are part of the corruption enterprise," Ruto stated.
He warned the corrupt that they could no longer hide in courts with court orders adding that they would work closely with the Judiciary to weed out those with retrogressive approach to work.
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The Head of State noted that they would now allow a few individuals to ruin the future “of our children”.
“Corruption enterprise has to come to an end. We will deal with them firmly. A few people cannot stop us. We will pay the price to stop the vice," he said.
Present were Cabinet Secretary Ezekiel Machogu, Governors Simba Arati (Kisii), Amos Nyaribo (Nyamira), MPs, MCAs and grassroots leaders.
They all agreed to work with the Government in transforming Kenya.
The President asked the leaders to rise above narrow political party interests that may undermine Kenya’s development.
“We made commitments as leaders to the people of Kenya during campaigns. We now have an opportunity to deliver them," Ruto remarked.
He added, “Together, we can provide leadership, empower Kenyans, and build our country.”
Mr Nyaribo and Mr Arati both agreed to work with the President to further devolution in their respective regions.
