Corruption in Kenya is steadily rising to alarming levels, with the country's investigative agencies proving to be ineffective. For instance, multibillion dam scandals hit the headlines several months ago but as it is at the moment, the issue is long forgotten. No arrests, no prosecutions.
However, in an unexpected new turn of events, Israeli nation has acted and put a Kenyan contractor to task over alleged cases of bribery. This, alone, has sparked debates as to whether the Middle East nation has finally decided to help Kenya fight graft.
Israeli police have raided offices of road construction companies in a bid to seek evidence to push forward a bribery claim against executives of Solel Boneh International (SBI).
The company was involved in the rehabilitation of roads in Kakamega, Kericho and Machakos counties.
Solel Boneh International Holdings is reported to have perpetrated several acts of bribery in the African continent, particularly in Kenya.
The move by the Israeli government is much welcomed, given the fact that the 'big fish' in Kenya are getting off the hook even after mega graft cases where billions of taxpayers' monies go unaccounted.
Furthermore, the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission should wake up from slumber and act with swift precision.