All government procurement and accounting officials are set to undergo lie detector tests in crackdown on corruption, President Kenyatta has said.
Speaking during the 55th Madaraka Day Celebrations held in Kinoru Stadium in Meru on Friday, the Head of State said the fresh vetting exercise will be held in the next one month, and those found guilty will be sent packing.
“All heads of procurement and accounts in government ministries, departments, agencies and parastatals will undergo fresh vetting including polygraph testing to determine their integrity and suitability,” said Kenyatta.
“Those who shall fail vetting, will stand suspended. I expect this exercise to be concluded before the start of the new financial year 2018/2019,” he said.
President Kenyatta further moved to assure Kenyans that they will see more from his administration in the war against graft.
“In the coming days, you will hear of other tougher actions that will be taken by my government. We must have an honest country to protect our liberty and be able to use it to build a glittering African nation,” he said.
"We know of teachers who impregnate students. Preachers who swindle their flocks. Lawyers who defraud clients. Architects building houses using shortcuts leading to collapse of such buildings. Doctors giving false diagnoses to increase their fees."
"Pharmacies selling fake medicine. Journalists who blackmail people. Unfortunately, these crooks have become heroes. Too often, some of the worst rogues are welcomed back home like conquering celebrities," Uhuru said during the Madaraka Day celebrations held in Meru on Friday.
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Lie detectors are not reliable. What Ndugu Mutua suggested is much better. He suggested that all government employees, members of parliament be subjected to a lifestyle audit.