The Third Way Alliance party now wants a betterment in the prosecution of graft cases in the nation.
The former Presidential aspirant, Ekuru Aukot-led side, has proposed a speeded-up procedure of dealing with the many cases of corruption in government offices, especially among elected and nominated leaders.
In an interview on Radio Jambo’s ‘Mazungumzo Waziwazi’ on Monday evening, the party Secretary General Fredrick Okango urged the Directorate of Public Prosecution (DPP) to ensure the return of funds stolen by graft convicts.
‘’Kesi za ufisadi zisiende zaidi ya siku 45, na wale watakaopatikana na makosa wafungwe na pia warudishe pesa walizoiba.
(The cases should not run for more than 45 days. The DPP must ensure that the convicts are not only punished but also compelled to return the stolen public funds),’’ he said.
He termed it unrealistic that many graft suspects are escaping punishment courtesy of court releases, terming it better for them only to be released once their cases are concluded.
‘’Hatutaki kuwaona watu wakipelekwa kortini kisha baada ya muda mfupi wameachiliwa (it's pointless to see them in courts and then freed by the courts),’’ he added.
This comes amid a reignited war on the corruption menace under the leadership of President Uhuru Kenyatta, who has repeatedly vowed to give his all towards ensuring the eradication of the same.