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Kenya: Muturi Pledges to Slay Corruption Dragon, Reform Public Sector

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Kenol — National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi has vowed to fight increased cases of corruption in the country which for long has marred the public sector if he succeeds in his presidential bid.

Muturi, on Saturday, said that corruption which has rocked the public sector has denied Kenyans services saying for the country to attain substantial economic growth, graft must be stopped.

He was speaking at Kimorori grounds in Murang’a where former Water Principal Secretary, Wairagu wa Maai, launched his gubernatorial bid.

He said many challenges especially in health, agriculture among other key sectors are occasioned by corruption.

“Its unfortunate public hospitals have no drugs; medical officers go for months without salary. All these problems are attributed to runaway corruption in our country,” he asserted.

Muturi who vowed to be on ballot in August 9 general elections further accused the national government for delaying in disbursement of devolved funds saying lack of money in counties has paralysed delivery of services by devolved units.

He said all funds meant for devolved functions should be released to the devolved units castigating holding back of some of the money meant for agriculture and health in Nairobi.

“All money that is meant for devolved functions should be given to counties. I wonder why some funds for agriculture and health are still being controlled in Nairobi!” he posed.

Disbursing devolved funds at appropriate time and curtailing corruption, Muturi observed, can bolster devolution and ensure locals at grassroots access better services.