Nakuru County Senator James Mungai has urged individuals adversely mentioned in the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) reports to desist from sullying their communities' reputations.
Mungai asked those mentioned to stop trying to dodge the matter for claiming wrongful persecution.
The senator said, “Claims of abuse of office and violation of chapter six on leadership and integrity have been a common defence among persons mentioned in corruption cases. These should be ignored in order to unite Kenyans against the vice.”
Mungai said political interference has crippled independent investigations in corruption-related cases in Kenya adding that the culture of impunity has defeated justice from independence.
He said, “Governors are constitutional office holders and like all state and public servants, those implicated in corruption must step aside to allow investigations to take place. Those working in public offices must observe integrity as they discharge their duties as enshrined in the constitution.”
Mungai said leaders should also refrain from claims that their communities are being targeted in the war against siphoning public funds and assets.
The senator defended President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy William Ruto who directed that those mentioned in economic crimes step aside from their positions for a period of two months until they are cleared.
"Investigations that are above board cannot be done when those being investigated are holding their offices. They will automatically undermine the outcome of their cases. I support the presidency for setting standards in the fight against graft," Mungai said.
He urged the EACC officials to stay put and exercise their mandate without fear in order to wipe out high level corruption touching on all arms of the government.