As more and more calls have been made to the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority (KACA) to investigate minister Ndwiga it is important to note what is at stake here.
Taking a loan from a parastatal within his ministry, manoeuvring to provide insurance services to another parastatal also within his ministry, and receiving a waiver meant to attract strategic investors from another minister are clearly unethical actions, but not corruption.
During the World Anti-Corruption Day activities last December, KACA Chairman, Justice Ringera was asked why he had not investigated MP’s for attending retreats at the Coast paid for by lobbyists who were pushing for controversial parliamentary bills. Justice Ringera said that those activities while being clearly un-ethical, did not constitute corruption as defined by the laws of Kenya. I predict a similar outcome here
Ndwiga loves loves free stuff, has shown poor judgment, and laziness (unable to pull a deal outside of his ministry - as other ministers are doing) but is not corrupt according to our laws.
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Dictionary definition: "lack of integrity or honesty (especially susceptibility to bribery); use of a position of trust for dishonest gain"
Ndwiga claims that he qualifies for the exemtpion of the stamp duty because he's exporting goods. Then in one fell stroke every last company that exports anything should qualify for the waiver!
In addition, with regards to the insurance tender, it is a colossal conflict of interest in his company getting the tender. However the fact that he got the tender using criteria other than merit tips the balance in the direction of corruption.
And finally everyone is crying foul over Moi's actions in rewarding his buddies and lieutenants with land and other gifts. To-ma-to/to-ma-toe!
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