Deputy President William Ruto has refuted claims that the Jubilee government is corrupt and instead said that the government has been committed and outstanding in the fight against graft.
Speaking at Sibanga Primary School in Cherangany constituency on Saturday, the DP said that the government has always been at the forefront in addressing corruption issues, adding that every implicated officer has always been dealt with.
“Our record as a government is as clear as the public understands. Every opportunity these issues have arisen, we have taken firm decisive steps,” Ruto said.
He said that the Jubilee government would not protect government officials or companies found guilty after investigations have been conducted and concluded on any corruption saga.
“We will not protect anyone who is progressing corruption in government. If some will be caught they will have to leave (government) and be taken to court,” Ruto said.
Ruto was speaking in response to accusations from the opposition over the government’s involvement in major corruption scandals recently brought to light by Cord leader Raila Odinga.