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War on graft
Nairobi 11 August 2010 by Naliston Kibuthu/ Eunice Wanza
The Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA) and the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has today called on the newly appointed director of Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) DR. P.L.O Lumumba to lead in the fight against corruption fearlessly.
NCBDA and AAK said that they have the confidence that Lumumba has the ability and commitment to deal with corruption which is one of the most critical jobs.
The chairman NCBDA Timothy Muriuki said that they have read and learnt more about the new KACC Director through the media, listened to his speeches and statements about how he intends to tackle the corruption monster and that going by his words they expect him to do well.
He added that, businesses know and take cognizance of the fact that environment provided by the new constitution and the opportunity to reap heavily from the new dispensation will not be genuine and real if corruption continues to thrive.
“The NCBDA and indeed the business community would however like to say that we expect action and that we are watching your every move,” Muriuki said.
The AAK Chairman Steven Oundo said that the country has in the past been promised action against the ‘big fish’ but real action must now be taken if the country is to move forward.
“Corruption is widespread, not limited to Anglo Leasing and Goldenberg but when we talk of the built and natural environment, it extends to collapsing buildings, uncontrolled developments and development erected from money laundering proceeds,” Oundo said.
On his side, the Director of KACC P.L.O Lumumba said that he will work towards addressing systemic corridors that promote corruption to demolish and dismantle them and their networks.
He assured the NCBDA and the AAK that he would work fearlessly to make sure that corruption is deal with from the smallest individual to the high and mighty and ensure fairness to all.
“We that breathe the oxygen of ethics must not allow those that breathe the nitrogen of corruption pull back our economic growth and therefore we as the KACC are ready to deal with the issue firmly.” said Lumumba
He further added that the KACC will introduce toll free phone lines that would be used in reporting graft from all over the country so as to make Kenya more transparent and a better place to live in.
The KACC urged all Kenyans to support them in the journey of fighting corruption to win the battle
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War on graft
Nairobi 11 August 2010 by Naliston Kibuthu/ Eunice Wanza
The Nairobi Central Business District Association (NCBDA) and the Architectural Association of Kenya (AAK) has today called on the newly appointed director of Kenya Anti Corruption Commission (KACC) DR. P.L.O Lumumba to lead in the fight against corruption fearlessly.
NCBDA and AAK said that they have the confidence that Lumumba has the ability and commitment to deal with corruption which is one of the most critical jobs.
The chairman NCBDA Timothy Muriuki said that they have read and learnt more about the new KACC Director through the media, listened to his speeches and statements about how he intends to tackle the corruption monster and that going by his words they expect him to do well.
He added that, businesses know and take cognizance of the fact that environment provided by the new constitution and the opportunity to reap heavily from the new dispensation will not be genuine and real if corruption continues to thrive.
“The NCBDA and indeed the business community would however like to say that we expect action and that we are watching your every move,” Muriuki said.
The AAK Chairman Steven Oundo said that the country has in the past been promised action against the ‘big fish’ but real action must now be taken if the country is to move forward.
“Corruption is widespread, not limited to Anglo Leasing and Goldenberg but when we talk of the built and natural environment, it extends to collapsing buildings, uncontrolled developments and development erected from money laundering proceeds,” Oundo said.
On his side, the Director of KACC P.L.O Lumumba said that he will work towards addressing systemic corridors that promote corruption to demolish and dismantle them and their networks.
He assured the NCBDA and the AAK that he would work fearlessly to make sure that corruption is deal with from the smallest individual to the high and mighty and ensure fairness to all.
“We that breathe the oxygen of ethics must not allow those that breathe the nitrogen of corruption pull back our economic growth and therefore we as the KACC are ready to deal with the issue firmly.” said Lumumba
He further added that the KACC will introduce toll free phone lines that would be used in reporting graft from all over the country so as to make Kenya more transparent and a better place to live in.
The KACC urged all Kenyans to support them in the journey of fighting corruption to win the battle
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