The persistent stealing of public funds has been flagged as a major contributor to poverty in the country, with warnings that graft erodes the value, rights, and worth of individuals.
Former Attorney General Githu Muigai said when a citizen pays to access what is rightfully theirs, it is not simply unethical, but the theft of hope, denial of dignity and erosion of citizenship.
He observed that plunder of public resources deprives citizens of their basic rights, including the right to education and healthcare. "When public officials plunder the public purse, they just don't violate a financial rule or break the law.
They violate our people's right to access to health care, clean water, education, and justice," he said. "When patients are turned away from hospitals because money was diverted for private gain, their dignity is stripped away.
