Joint Statement by Heads of Mission in Kenya on Corruption  May 30, 2018
Kenyans need strong, reliable institutions and systems that reduce the opportunities for corruption
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 31, 2018/APO Group/ -- 
Corruption has long undermined Kenya’s prosperity, security, and democracy.  It is, quite simply, theft from the Kenyan people.  As friends, we welcome the recent action by the Director of Public Prosecutions, working with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations, to charge officials and others in connection with reports of widespread corruption at the National Youth Service.  We also welcome President Kenyatta’s statements and actions to address the corruption scourge.  We urge that Kenya’s judiciary take swift action, consistent with the rule of law, to ensure fair trials and justice.





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No country is free of corruption, and many of ours have faced challenges.&nbsp; There are no shortcuts to tackling the problem.&nbsp; It requires strong Kenyan political leadership, a commitment to zero tolerance for corruption, and all government and law enforcement agencies working together.&nbsp; When there is evidence of corruption, those responsible should be prosecuted regardless of political party, social stature, or personal connections.&nbsp; Individuals or organizations found guilty of stealing should be held accountable, to include forfeiting the proceeds of their crimes.&nbsp; And Kenyans need strong, reliable institutions and systems that reduce the opportunities for corruption.


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As partners, we stand with Kenyans in the fight against corruption.&nbsp; Many of us are providing wide-ranging assistance and support in this effort and we will continue to do so.&nbsp; We know Kenyans can end corruption.&nbsp; The challenge is for all Kenyans to join hands, take decisive action, and make the changes that are needed.&nbsp;


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			Robert F. Godec


			Ambassador of the United States


			Stefano Dejak<br />
			Ambassador, European Union Delegation to Kenya


			Anna Jardfeldt<br />
			Ambassador of Sweden<br />
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			Frans Makken<br />
			Ambassador of the Netherlands


			Jutta Frasch


			Ambassador of Germany


			


			Mauro Massoni


			Ambassador of Italy


			


			Pavel Rezac<br />
			Ambassador of Czech Republic


			Frantisek Dlhopolcek


			Ambassador of Slovak Republic


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			Lisa Doherty,


			Charg&eacute;&#39; d&#39;Affaires of Ireland


			

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			Nic Hailey


			High Commissioner for the United Kingdom


			


			Mette Knudsen


			Ambassador of Denmark


			


			Ralf Heckner<br />
			Ambassador of Switzerland


			


			Tarja Fern&aacute;ndez


			Ambassador of Finland


			Alison Chartres


			High Commissioner for Australia


			


			Sara Hradecky


			High Commissioner for Canada


			


			Jacek Bazanski


			Ambassador of Poland


			


			Julia Pataki<br />
			Ambassador of Romania


			


			Vebj&oslash;rn Heines


			Charg&eacute; d&rsquo;Affaires of Norway


			

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