Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity: “In Two Years, We Can End Corruption and Uplift Kenya
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Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity, a former Secretary General of the Kenya Civil Servants Union and a renowned human rights activist, has made a bold declaration that Kenya can drastically reduce corruption and transform its economy in just two years, if led by an honest, transparent, and competent president.
In a strong statement shared with Nakuru Times, Dr. Kinity stated that corruption in Kenya could be slashed by up to 70 percent within two years of good governance.
He added that in five years, the country could reach what he called “great heights of prosperity” if the right leadership is in place.
“There would be no reason a good, honest, transparent, and competent president would fail to end corruption in Kenya in only two years,” said Dr. Kinity.
According to him, Kenya’s core problems, corruption, unemployment, land grabbing, extrajudicial killings, and the high cost of living, are all solvable within a short period.
He believes that the country’s natural and human resources, if properly harnessed, can provide a strong foundation for lasting development.
Dr. Kinity, who also serves as Chairman of the Kikimo Foundation for Corruption and Poverty Eradication, said that in two years, corruption should be reduced by 70 percent, unemployment by 65 percent, land grabbing by 98 percent, and extrajudicial killings should be eradicated entirely.
He added that the cost of living should come down by at least 40 percent within the same period.
These goals, he argues, are not unrealistic but only possible under a leader who puts national interest above personal gain.
“Kenya is a potentially very rich country. It has abundant resources, minerals, fertile land, rivers, and a hardworking population,” he said. “The only obstacle is corruption.”
Dr. Kinity also warned Kenyans against electing what he called “recycled leaders” individuals who have either been part of corrupt regimes or those who view leadership as an opportunity to loot. He said no Kenyan with a looting mindset can transform the country.
“There is not any recycled Kenyan who would achieve the above goals. And no Kenyan with a looting mindset will transform the country,” he emphasized.
In his critique, he condemned the growing trend where sitting presidents blame their predecessors for poor performance, using it as an excuse to fail Kenyans and plunder public resources.
“A corrupt president will always blame the past. They lie that they found a broken economy. Meanwhile, they are busy looting public funds,” he said.
Kinity believes that the first two years of any presidency should be the most productive in fighting corruption and reforming the public sector.
He pledged that if elected president and unable to meet these goals, he would resign from office.
“These are exactly the actions I would take if I became President of Kenya. If I fail to deliver in two years, I would resign,” he asserted. “In five years, I would retire knowing I had transformed Kenya for the better.”
Kinity’s statement comes at a time when many Kenyans are feeling the pinch of high taxes, a ballooning public debt, and deteriorating public services.
He emphasized that Kenya does not need to rely heavily on borrowing to fund development. Instead, he pointed to Kenya’s untapped potential, its minerals, arable land, rivers, and industrious citizens.
“There are enough resources in Kenya to accomplish those goals without even depending on borrowing,” he said. “We have minerals. We have fertile land. We have water. And we have hardworking people.”
Dr. Kinity urged Kenyans to elect leaders based on character, not tribal allegiance or political slogans.
He stressed that leadership should not be about staying in power indefinitely but about delivering tangible results and leaving a legacy that inspires future generations.
“A competent, honest, and transparent president should retire in five years after positively transforming Kenya economically and politically,” he declared.
His closing message was simple yet profound: Kenya does not lack resources or solutions, it lacks the right leadership. If the country can elect a president who is not compromised by corruption, then real change is not only possible but achievable within one term.
Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity is a Counselor, Human Rights Activist, Chairman of the Kikimo Foundation for Corruption and Poverty Eradication, and former Secretary General of the Kenya Civil Servants Union.
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