Latest 411 in The Fight Against Corruption in Kenya
'Huyu ni mtu wetu' is a Swahili phrase that loosely translates to 'this guy is one of us.' When used in an office setting, the phrase is enough to get an unqualified relative to a high-paying job simply because the boss is from their village or is a family member. According to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission Deputy CEO Michael Mubea, Kenyans are at fault for glorifying corruption even in the most prominent offices in the country. The eagerness to bribe is almost like a disease with a significant percentage of the Kenyan populace ready to part with money for a favor. Corruption is not only wrong when a prominent politician practices it, but even the 50 Shilling note you give to a cop to let your unroadworthy vehicle use the Kenyan roads is also corruption. A friend also once joked that the treats we used to receive to call our sisters by other boys were a form of corruption, and it only grows with age. Ways of combating corruption in Kenya There
