MP Proposes Abolishing Law Barring Corruption Convicts From Occupying Govt Jobs
Anti-corruption crusaders have expressed worries with regard to the bill that Homa Bay Town Member of Parliament Peter Kaluma has proposed aiming to amend the Anti-Corruption and Economic Crimes Act 2023.
On Thursday, June 29, Kaluma suggested repealing Section 64 of Chapter Six of the Constitution, which disallows individuals found guilty of corruption from occupying public office. The MP is a member of the ODM Party.
Kaluma has been confronted with solid opposition from anti-graft campaigners who are demanding the bill's withdrawal. Constitutional lawyer Ekuru Aukot is among those who have voiced their reservations, cautioning that the bill is regressive as it would undo all the progress made in the fight against corruption. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) also cautions that repealing the clause would eradicate the preventive effect that is present in the existing provision, which stops people convicted of corruption from holding a public office for ten years from the date of their conviction.
The EACC is required to make public the identities of those found guilty of corruption. The commission reiterates that the current anti-corruption laws are inadequate for the fight against corruption. Transparency International's recent report reveals that Kenya is the 57th most corrupt nation out of 180 surveyed countries, a decline of seven positions from the 49th rank in 2021.
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Thunder should strike this…
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Thunder should strike this one dead. The suffering Kenyans suffer due to corruption? A sniper should feel free to delete him
Corrupt politicians
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Corrupt politicians
I side with the MP and the…
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I side with the MP and the bill because that bill makes no sense in Kenya. EACC is the Most corrupt institute in Kenya!!!. It's run by extremely corrupt officials who act above the law. Shut EACC down!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Abolish and Kenya would be a better place
Kaluma & Co useless MPigs…
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Kaluma & Co useless MPigs ought to have added the ban to those who escaped facing the law after looting of public funds and murder,yaani those with impunity.Majority of so-called leaders including Samoei,Amollo,Muigai,Wangari,all past/present MPs,senators,governors etc.shonot be public offices.Adultery(stealing from yourself) in No.1 corruption.Another is Increasing your own salary.
You might as well recruit…
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You might as well recruit from Kamiti and Naivasha maximum. Pack of shameless idiots.
Sonko plus others are happy
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Sonko plus others are happy
"If you are silent in…
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"If you are silent in situations of injustice, you have taken the side of the oppressor."
- "X" Mpilo Tutu
Payroll for government…
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Payroll for government workers comes from taxpayers.Do you think any tax payer in their right mind would want his/her tax money going to a corrupt official?Iam sure even if the tax payer was corrupt he would not like to have his tax paying salaries for crooks... I guess there is honor among thieves.
Passing a bill suggested by Kaluma amounts to abuse of power.It is obvious that he bill will protect his corrupt friends,including himself.It does nothing for his constituency.Please vote him out in the next elections.
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