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The
diplomats visited the offices of Kenya's anti-corruption commission (Image
credits: BBC)
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Kenya's biggest donors
say they are prepared to impose travel bans on corrupt individuals as part of
efforts to tackle the "corruption crisis" in the East African state. About a dozen ambassadors
- including those from the US, UK, Germany and Japan - visited Kenya's Ethics
and Anti-Corruption Commission (EAAC) to show their commitment to tackle the
problem.
"Corruption
is undermining Kenya's future," said US ambassador Bob Godec, in a
statement read on behalf of the diplomats.
BBC News report continues:
He
added that corruption threatens the country's economic growth, the provision of
government services, security and deterred investors.
The
diplomats said they welcomed steps taken by Kenya's government to tackle
corruption.
"We
are committed to taking tough and swift action when our own citizens are
involved in activities that weaken the rule of law in Kenya," the
statement said.
"We
are prepared to take further steps to support the Kenyan authorities,
including, when permitted by law, the return of stolen assets to the Kenyan
people or to impose travel restrictions on those responsible for graft,"
it added.
Mr Godec said that
individuals suspected of corruption should be prosecuted and, if guilty,
"appropriately punished regardless of position or wealth."
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