And then there is the recent dumping of key members of the Dream Team. Numerous attempts at fighting corruption have failed. These include the yearly catalogues of financial scandals by the Auditor-General's office and Parliament's watchdog committees. The fate which befell the Kenya Anti-Corruption Authority when it was declared illegal by the judiciary last December must be seen in this light. All these false starts show the reluctance of the system to let go of instruments of patronage and largesse, hence political reins.
Corruption is a serious problem today, and it starts right at the top.
For any meaningful advances against it, change in leadership is a prerequisite. But in reality the possibility of this happening is remote. Instead, citizens are faced with a situation where even the passing of the baton within Kanu is increasingly uncertain, despite the fact that President Moi's tenure is constitutionally coming to an end. The main reason for this temptation to cling onto power is the fact that the regime has committed many wrongs and it fears the wrath of the people. Therefore, the greatest challenge to Kenyans today is to come up with a formula that will result in a peaceful and constitutional transition, yet ensure those responsible for transgressions are made to pay.