In what could spark a heated debate, President Uhuru Kenyatta has admitted that graft lords used to call him once they are arrested for his intervention.
The Head of State has intensified his fight against corruption in recent months, arguing that part of his legacy would be sealing all loopholes of stealing.
ODM leader Raila Odinga has been a key supporter of President Uhuru Kenyatta in the fight against corruption, a move that has often been questioned by DP William Ruto.
On Monday at Mombasa, Uhuru said he no longer picks calls from his friends accused of corruption, insisting that they should carry their own cross.
Uhuru asked them to study the trend, saying that he never interferes with the work of detectives who he believes are doing a good job.
"I usually read on newspapers that some people have been arrested. So whenever you are, just open your eyes and see the trend. If you can't change your ways, you'll be in deep trouble," said Uhuru.
"Those days when you used to call are over. If you think that you can call for help once you're arrested, you're mistaken. Those phones were closed. Just get arrested and carry your own cross," he added.
Last month, Henry Rotich, who was Uhuru's close ally, lost his job as CS Treasury after being linked to illegal payment for Kimwarer and Arror dams.
DCI George Kinoti and DPP Noordin Haji have intensified the fight against corruption, with Uhuru insisting that he fully supports their effort.