President William Ruto has admitted that corruption is still a big challenge in some key government institutions, including the Executive, 15 years since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution.
Ruto made the remarks during Katiba Day, which was set aside to reflect on the hits and misses since the Constitution was promulgated by the late President Mwai Kibaki. "Corruption remains one of the greatest threats to our nation's progress.
It not only undermines our economy but also weakens the core institutions of the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary." In an attempt to tame the vice, President Ruto said his administration has taken bold steps by digitising and automating government services to curb graft. "No office, no title, and no individual is above the law," he said, urging Parliament to pass stronger laws to tighten ethical standards and eliminate abuse of office, calling for swift and evidence-based prosecution of any public official, regardless of rank or title.
During the ceremony at the KICC, the disciplined forces paraded the Instruments of State, including the Coat of Arms, the Constitution, the Public Seal and the Flag, in what was said to show the desire to defend the Constitution.
