Senator Okiya Omtatah from Busia County has expressed concern that Kenyans have not been vocal enough in their condemnation of public funds looters.
Omtatah said in a statement on Saturday that despite the fact that this vice is driving the country into an “economic coma,” no one seems to care enough to address it.
“No one appears to care, and yet the Constitution is very clear on what awaits public-fund looters,” he said.
He cited Article 201 (d), which states that “public money shall be used prudently and responsibly.”
Further, Article 226 (5) states, “If the holder of a public office, including a political office, directs or approves the use of public funds contrary to law or instructions, the person is liable for any loss arising from that use and shall make good the loss, whether the person remains the holder of the office or not.”
Omtatah went on to state that over 10 months since Kenya Kwanza took the reins, it has not dealt with those involved in runaway corruption.
He also faulted the law enforcement agencies for not honoring their mandates.
“So far, the KK government has done too little to contain the re-emergence of corruption cartels which are looting public funds with abandon. The law enforcement agencies appear reluctant to act, or are unconcerned,” he said,
The Senator was commenting on remarks made by Kasarani MP Ronald Karauri urging President William Ruto to deal with the looters, especially those who defrauded the government in the last regime.
He said it was time for the country to recover and unlock its economic potential.
