Joint Statement by Heads of Mission in Kenya on Corruption May 30, 2018
May 31, 2018
Kenyans need strong, reliable institutions and systems that reduce the opportunities for corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2018,-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Corruption has long undermined Kenya’s prosperity, security, and democracy. It is, quite simply, theft from the Kenyan people. As friends, we welcome the recent action by the Director of Public Prosecutions, working with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, to charge officials and others in connection with reports of widespread corruption at the National Youth Service. We also welcome President Kenyatta’s statements and actions to address the corruption scourge. We urge that Kenya’s judiciary take swift action, consistent with the rule of law, to ensure fair trials and justice.
No country is free of corruption, and many of ours have faced challenges. There are no shortcuts to tackling the problem. It requires strong Kenyan political leadership, a commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, and all government and law enforcement agencies working together. When there is evidence of corruption, those responsible should be prosecuted regardless of political party, social stature, or personal connections. Individuals or organizations found guilty of stealing should be held accountable, to include forfeiting the proceeds of their crimes. And Kenyans need strong, reliable institutions and systems that reduce the opportunities for corruption.
As partners, we stand with Kenyans in the fight against corruption. Many of us are providing wide-ranging assistance and support in this effort and we will continue to do so. We know Kenyans can end corruption. The challenge is for all Kenyans to join hands, take decisive action, and make the changes that are needed.
Robert F. Godec Ambassador of the United States Stefano Dejak Anna Jardfeldt Frans Makken Jutta Frasch Ambassador of Germany Mauro Massoni Ambassador of Italy Pavel Rezac Frantisek Dlhopolcek Ambassador of Slovak Republic Lisa Doherty, Chargé’ d’Affaires of Ireland |
Nic Hailey High Commissioner for the United Kingdom Mette Knudsen Ambassador of Denmark Ralf Heckner Tarja Fernández Ambassador of Finland Alison Chartres High Commissioner for Australia Sara Hradecky High Commissioner for Canada Jacek Bazanski Ambassador of Poland Julia Pataki Vebjørn Heines Chargé d’Affaires of Norway |
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of European Union.
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