President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto appeared to read from a different script over the alleged loss of Sh 21 billion meant for construction of Kimwarer and Arror dams both in Elgeyo-Marakwet County.
Both at the Supreme Court buildings and in Bungoma, Ruto dismissed reports that the government may have lost Sh21 billion in the process, seemingly blaming DCI George Kinoti for spreading 'propaganda'.
"You've heard that govt has lost about Sh21bn in Kimwarer and Arror dam, which is a flat lie! The money in question is about Sh7 billion, & for every coin that has been paid, we have a bank guarantee. No money will be lost because we are a responsible government," he argued, as quoted by Standard.
Already, Senate Majority Leader Kipchumba Murkomen, a close ally of the DP, has accused the DCI of allegedly being used to settle political scores ahead of 2022 polls following his statement in Senate chambers, Thursday.
But a rather angry Uhuru, who attended a burial at Murang'a, exuded confidence in the DCI and DPP Noordin Haji, insisting that they are doing 'a good job' in the ongoing investigations.
“We must not earn from where we have not sown and I will not tire in saying that we are going to catch up with these thieves of public resources,” he said.
“Kinoti and Haji are doing their job well and I tell them don’t relent you have my every support. We want the rule of law to be followed in this fight,” said the President.
While admitting that corruption was rife in his government, Uhuru added, the judiciary should also affirm its commitment for the war to be won.
"Kenyans are tired since these lenient bond terms have let loose the suspects who are having a field day in interfering with witnesses. I think the way we are going we can reach a point where the public will take the law into their own hands," said Uhuru.