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From promise to paralysis: How corruption holds Kenya back

Joseph Muriithi by Joseph Muriithi
January 31, 2025
in Opinion
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Whenever I’m asked about Kenya’s biggest problems, my answer is always the same; corruption, poor governance, unemployment, food insecurity, and ignorance. But among them all, corruption stands out as the most devastating.

Corruption cripples every sector of our economy, from healthcare to infrastructure, from security to transport. It denies patients life-saving medicine, deprives students of affordable education, and erodes public trust in institutions. In many ways, corruption is the root cause of our stagnation as a nation.

We need to take a page from Asian countries, where strict anti-corruption policies and a culture of accountability have propelled their economies to extraordinary heights. Decades ago, Kenya was on the same economic level as Malaysia and Singapore. South Korea once looked to us as a benchmark. Today, the gap between Kenya and these nations is staggering.

If we are serious about change, the fight against corruption must begin with you and me. We must reject and condemn all forms of corruption; bribery, embezzlement, and abuse of office. More importantly, the government must take decisive action. Those found guilty of corruption should face the full force of the law, with no exceptions. We need to see high-ranking officials held accountable, not protected.

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