Monday, September 6, 2010

Kenyan anti-graft body revives investigations

Written By:Carol Gakii, Posted: Mon, Sep 06, 2010


KACC director Dr Patrick Lumumba
The Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) says investigations into grand corruption scandals have been revived.

However, the commission boss Dr Patrick Lumumba says Kenyans should be patient as thorough investigations to sustain prosecutions are carried out.

Addressing the press at KACC headquarters on Monday Lumumba also announced that the commission has partnered with the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights to sensitize Kenyans on corruption.

KNHRC Commissioner Hassan Omar said the fight against corruption requires concerted efforts from all Kenyans.

Omar said the two commissions would come up with a joint policy document that will highlight the necessary partnerships required to reduce corruption.

Meanwhile KACC says the creation of counties in the devolved government system might create new avenues of grand corruption but warns that the commission will be vigilant to ensure that resources allocated to the regions are not embezzled.

Dr Lumumba said prevention was vital in the fight against graft which he says must begin in the grassroots.

Lumumba also defended himself against allegations that he has been talking too much and doing little since assuming office saying that he remained undeterred in the fight against corruption.

The new constitution requires that at least 15 per cent of all revenue collected by the central government be disbursed to the 47 counties.

The allocation of the funds will depend on factors such as population, infrastructure, the economic needs of a county and its viability.

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