Former Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has criticised a section of Rift Valley leaders who have since stood up against the ongoing crackdown on corrupt government officials.
Speaking on Milele FM’s ‘Kivumbi’ show on Thursday morning, the ex-county boss lashed out at the leaders for politicising the war on graft.
He bashed them for generalising the issue, adding that the suspects, if found guilty, will have stolen for their own benefit and not the Kalenjin community.
‘’Hakuna anayeiba kwa niaba ya jamii, wanaiba kibinafsi. Kwa hivyo, watu wasiwatetee eti ni jamii nzima inaangaziwa (No one steals on behalf of their community, they do so for their own selfish interests. People should stop dragging the entire community into their mess),’’ he said.
Led by Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei, the leaders mainly from the northern part of Rift Valley have claimed that the crackdown is aimed at victimizing members of the community.
They have also challenged the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) to come out clear on his main motive, adding that it could have something to do with the approaching 2022 general elections.
“We will not accept our own people to be taken in circles. The DCI boss should know that we are keenly watching his steps. Corruption should not be used as a weapon for 2022 succession contest,” the lawmaker was quoted by the Standard last week.
The latest high profile arrest is that of outgoing Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) boss Joe Sang' who was nabbed on Friday.