More needed to spur momentum against corruption in Kenya

To date, it is 196 days since President Uhuru Kenyatta tabled the list of shame in Parliament. The move has so far failed to spur required energy in the fight against corruption that many hoped would be generated by the unprecedented move. Twenty six cases are currently being prosecuted in the courts arising from the list.

The Presidential initiative had real potential to ignite a new wave of accountability that could have easily lifted Kenya from the dubious distinction of being one of the most corrupt countries in the world. Instead more scandals have emerged since then with implicated officers remaining in office and seemingly different processes and standards of accountability being applied. Many observers concur that corruption cartels have emerged uninhibited and are pilfering public funds and manipulating accountability processes with impunity.