President William Ruto has defended his stance on corruption saying it is not a threat but a push to stem graft in his administration.
The President said that his move to fight corruption in the country is unstoppable.
He added that Kenya has suffered immensely due to corruption, theft and wastage of public resources.
“We cannot continue to entertain this. We need a lasting break. All thieves must stop their acts,” he said.
“There is no place for such people. Change, leave Kenya or go to jail.”
He warned those who use politics and courts to protect thieves that their time is up.
Ruto spoke on Wednesday at the Kakamega State Lodge during a consultative meeting with Western Kenya leaders.
The President hit out at the opposition accusing them of trying to defend corrupt officials in the country.
“We cannot afford to defend what has made Kenya go backwards.”
He pledged to take on the fight in the sugar sector that has allegedly been dogged by cartels.
“We will sort out the entire sugar sector because we are spending a lot of money to import sugar,” he added.
He proposed the setting up of more sugarcane mills to support the existing ones.
Ruto has asked leaders to work together in transforming Kenya adding that he is keen on working with leaders from different political backgrounds to build the country.
Leaders present included Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, Health CS Susan Nakhumicha, governors Fernandes Barasa (Kakamega), Paul Otuoma (Busia), Wilber Ottichilo (Vihiga) and Ken Lusaka (Bungoma) among others.
