Kisii deputy Governor Joash Maangi has decried the runaway corruption which has permeated various sectors of the country's economy and led to slowing down of development in the country.
Maangi regretted that although the country collected huge amounts of money in terms of revenue, questionable deals in the public and private sectors have seen such revenue end up in the pockets of a few individuals to the detriment of the country's economy and taxpayers.
He spoke Thursday morning at the Kisii County Executive offices during the launch of the Anti-Corruption Outreach campaign week spearheaded by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission.
Maangi warned public officers against engaging in corrupt deals and instead assist the government in fighting the vice for the benefit of the citizens.
The deputy county boss challenged the public to take the lead in the fight against corruption by reporting of incidents of corruption in the public sector so that the authorities can take action to safeguard the interests of the country and the citizens.
"I am warning public officers in this county against engaging in corruption. Instead support the government's campaign against the vice to assure Kenyans of their value of paying taxes," he warned.
Maangi regretted that diversion of public funds and resources into individual benefits deprives taxpayers of their right to enjoy services and development from the government, leading to poor service delivery and under development.