President Uhuru Kenyatta on Friday announced that all heads of procurement and accounts in government ministries will undergo a polygraph testing in the ongoing corruption investigations.
Speaking during the Madaraka Day celebrations the President stated: "Let me now mention one part of the raft of measures we intend to implement to tackle corruption. As an initial step, all heads of procurement and accounts in government ministries, departments, agencies, and institutions will undergo fresh vetting including a polygraph testing to determine the integrity and suitability of the officials.
"Those who shall fail the vetting will immediately be suspended from office," he added.
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Additionally, the Head of State asserted that the exercise should be swift as he expects the results to be presented before the end of the financial year 2018/2019.
"The exercise to be concluded before the financial year 2018/2019 and in the coming days, more measures will be implemented," he exclaimed.
The President called on Kenyans to help his administration in the war against corruption as it can only be fought and won if all people join in the efforts.
He further announced that he has confidence in the Director of Public Prosecutions, the Police and all other institutions in the multi-agency team against corruption.
Uhuru also mentioned: "Almost the entire senior team in charge of investigations and prosecutions is new; they have been properly resourced; they know their mandate and mission; they know what Kenyans expect of them.
"They are making decisive steps to build strong cases for the prosecution of corrupt officials.
"Their work will bear fruit when the Judiciary responds by ensuring that the frivolous and obstructive use of the court system to avoid responsibility will not be allowed.
"I welcome the assurance of the Judiciary’s leadership that they are with the rest of government, and all Kenyans, in this war for our integrity as a country," Uhuru added.
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