By Ebi Kesiena
President William Ruto has announced plans to introduce new legislation aimed at closing loopholes that hinder the fight against corruption.
During an inspection of development programs in Mombasa on Friday, Ruto noted that these legal amendments are intended to reinforce integrity and combat corruption more effectively.
Highlighting the collaborative efforts between the executive and the criminal justice system, President Ruto stated that this will ensure that corruption cases are resolved within six months.
He maintained that corrupt individuals will no longer be able to use injunctions to evade prosecution or delay justice.
“We cannot continue tolerating those who steal from the public to go to court and obtain injunctions while the cases drag on for years,” Ruto said.
Also, President Ruto stressed on the importance of prudent use of public funds, ensuring that Kenyans receive good value for their money. He revealed that the government has redirected funds previously allocated for office renovations, seminars, and vehicles to projects that directly benefit the people.
Additionally, the President addressed the issue of tax expenditure, promising to reduce or eliminate cash spent on tax refunds due to lack of transparency in the process.
Ruto also highlighted the government’s investments in the blue economy along the Coast to boost local incomes. He mentioned that value addition facilities equipped with coolers would reduce losses and enhance the earnings of fishing communities.
In Mombasa, the President distributed KSh1.7 billion in grants to 612 fishing groups from Mombasa, Tana River, Kwale, Lamu, and Kilifi, benefiting 19,000 people.
