President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday backed DCI George Kinoti's onslaught against corrupt individuals, insisting that the war must be won no matter the resistance from a section of politicians.
In the recent weeks, DP William Ruto and a section of politicians allied to his camp, have removed their gloves, accusing Kinoti of being used by his opponents to block his 2022 presidential bid.
But at Nairobi on Friday, Uhuru said he's confident with the strides achieved so far, adding that the fight against corruption will not stop until it's intended purpose is achieved.
“It is not me … corruption has been identified as a stumbling block towards achieving prosperity and equality. Again there is no politics there … let us allow the agencies to do their work. Let us not turn this to community fights, to individual fights,” the Head of State said.
He accused politicians of politicising his efforts, seemingly DP William Ruto and his camp, adding that no community is targeted in the graft purge.
Dr Ruto and a number of politicians from Rift Valley have before insisted that the renewed graft purge targets the second in command and his Kalenjin community, a claim which Uhuru refutes.
“You will hear that so and so is being targeted but we must deal with corruption. The fact is that whether we want to accept it or not, it exists and it is an impediment and a stumbling block. Let us not politicise it, or tribalise it. Let us find the formula to fight it,” he continued.
The ongoing probe on alleged theft of Sh21 billion meant for construction of Kimwarer and Arror dams have precipitated divisions within government, with Ruto insisting that no money had been lost.
Despite his claims, reports indicate that at least three Cabinet Secretaries could be sacked soonest due to the role they played in the construction of the dams which is yet to start.