Can PLO's do battle with "Sharks" of Corruption

Lister,

 

Lets hope for the best. In my mind KACC needs a person who is battle hardened on speaking against or fighting injustices and corruption. When I look back at LPO or is it PLO, he is not known to have done battle against corruption and stood out firm. That docket needs a "fearless fang" who can do battle even with hyenas or sharks. Eloquency in explaining "parameters" of how or where the law can be applied will not help bring any changes at KACC. If I were to be the appointing authority, I would go for "Fearless" Gitobu. He from the slopes who never waver, even when faced with a Titanic and several sharks in the open sea, Imanyara will still battle for Justice to be done.

 

Others in Imanyara's league are Orengo Jimmy and Paulo Muite. Those three are never cowed or intimidated by anybody, and for me, we need a person of their caliber who understands the law and will be ready to persue it with vigor to bring any culprit(s) to book. That type of a person is what is needed to be at the KACC helm. Lumumba to me, looks shakable, as such he may be forced to make deals and compromise about certain issues which the "Sharks" will find very sensitive for their existence. If this ever happens, then KACC will have fallen in the same trap that it was in, with those other previous directors. Question is, does PLO have the muscle in his heart to take on these sharks, considering the fact that once upon a time he was under patronage of the architects of Nyayoism. There are many brothers who had a short visits, at the basement of Nyayo house, courtesy of PLO.

 

That said, it is unfortunate that presently, there are no young people who have stood out, by building their reputation through defending justice. It is therefore difficult to pick someone who is fresh with valor, new ideas and a strong belief in righteousness, to spearhead the fight against injustices and corruption.

 

Have a corruption free day

 

Jagem

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Subject: Dr Lumumba has heavy responsibilities at the helm of KACC

Dr Lumumba has heavy responsibilities at the helm of KACC For the first in the history of Kenya, a plum and sensitive government position has  gone to a professional without political leanings. This is a reflection that we are moving towards nurturing meritocracy in our Country's civil service.   Dr. Lumumba, Prof Jane Onsongo and lawyer Pravin Bowry were approved by our legislators without any political or ethnic considerations.    Being at the helm of KACC, Dr. Lumumba is an inspiration and a motivator to many Kenyans. He has exhibited exemplary qualities in the reform platform. He has persistently challenged the status quo, terming it a recipe for the Country's stagnation on democracy, political, social and economic development.   His intellectual Stimulation to those inside and outside the academia has motivated many Kenyans to strive and climb the academic ladder. From PLO the great orator to a chief anti-corruption tsar is not only a milestone to the Dr's family but for all Kenyans.   He is known to be brilliant, knowledgeable and a forward thinker. Heading an organization charged with the responsibility of fighting corruption in the country is a tall order for the charismatic and eloquent lawyer. He has no political baggage and Kenyans expects him to operate independently with a paradigm shift from his predecessor, Justice Aaron Ringera.   Being young, energetic and creative, the new KACC director should fight the vice of corruption with zeal and determination. He knows that corruption is the genesis of the myriad problems that have bedeviled our country since independence.   The new KACC boss developed the vision, sold the vision to Kenyans, found his way and now he stands to be counted rather than saying I wish it was done this way and that way. The yoke is on his shoulders to translate his eloquence and ideas into practice. He needs to convince Kenyans and the world through service delivery because saying is one and dong is another.   There are high expectations from Kenyans for the new KACC boss. He needs to fold his sleeves to help the nation on the war against corruption. There is a general believe that  new brooms sweep clean and although they don't sweep all corners, a clean house is what Kenyans expects from Dr Lumumba. May the new KACC team under Dr Lumumba make integrity, honest, and values their operational etiquette in anti-corruption watchdog body. Their appointment was done transparently, through vetting and finally approved by our law makers who represent millions of Kenyans.   We urge the new team to lay a firm foundation centred on professionalism, transparency and accountability so that those who will take over from them will perpetuate the same ideals in KACC. Joseph Lister Nyaringo New Jersey, USA