It remains to be seen whether both consultations were public relations exercises, or they will address growing public anger. Head of Public Service Felix Kosgei hosted civic organisations specialised in public budgeting, anti-corruption and governance the very next day. The country’s top public servant publicly promised all public officers will be held personally liable, non-executive interference in the work of independent offices and safety for whistle-blowers. The failure of the prosecution to examine ten state witnesses is already raising eyebrows among the bar and bench. Gross human rights violations are the other side of a state and society riddled with corruption and impunity.

Source: Daily Nation October 21, 2023 11:32 UTC