Give anti-graft agencies ample time to probe cases - Linturi
Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi addresses faithful at Equator Methodist Church of Kenya, Meru during a funds drive on October 30, 2016. He said anti-graft agencies should be given ample time to investigate corruption cases. PHOTO | PHOEBE OKALL | NATION MEDIA GROUP
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- He said the agencies should map out corruption-prone areas and unethical practices in public service.
- Linturi said endemic corruption has resulted in enormous loss of government funds.
Igembe South MP Mithika Linturi wants anti-graft agencies given ample time to investigate corruption cases.
"We have to talk about corruption with evidence. Let us give agencies tasked with fighting corruption time to do their investigations," said Mr Linturi.
Speaking Sunday at the Methodist Equator Church in Meru, the MP said those in the national and county governments found culpable of corruption should be prosecuted.
"Criminal responsibility is individual. They must bear responsibility and carry their own cross," Mr Linturi said.
He said the agencies should map out corruption-prone areas and unethical practices in public service for targeted and systematic interventions.
Prevalent forms of corruption reported in both levels of government include bribery, procurement irregularities, favouritism in awarding tenders and embezzlement.
The vocal legislator who is eying the Meru senatorial seat in 2017 said endemic corruption has resulted in enormous loss of government funds which could have been used to catalyse development in counties.
