A seemingly frustrated President Uhuru Kenyatta on Thursday hinted high profile arrests and prosecution as his fight against corruption continues to be mocked by Kenyans as 'empty threats'.
At Murang'a during the burial of freedom fighter Kamau Kabuge, Uhuru lauded efforts undertaken by DCI George Kinoti and DPP Noordin Haji, adding that his government will empower them to bring to book lords of graft.
"After we cleaned up the office of DPP and the DCI we have a very committed team. You have started seeing big scandals being unearthed and this is just the beginning. You haven't seen anything yet," he said in Murang'a County.
He added: "After investigations, Haji will take over and ensure that these people are prosecuted regardless of their standing. We want the rule of law to be followed and people were taken to court."
In reference to his earlier function at Supreme Court, Uhuru warned the judiciary that Kenyans might 'get fed up and take the law into their hands' should graft suspects continue getting lenient bonds.
Uhuru accused unnamed government officials of 'get rich quick mentality', adding that it has impaired the country's economy. He warned that nobody will be spared in the impending crackdown.
“I told them (the Judiciary) not to wait until Kenyans take the law into their own hands,” said the President referring to an earlier function at the Judiciary (see story on the right).
Conspicuously, his rejuvenated fight against graft came at the time his deputy William Ruto absolved the government of any wrongdoing in Sh21 billion dams scandal in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
With DCI George Kinoti summoning a host of people including treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, Ruto insisted that no money had been lost in the exercise.