Mwangi: Corruption Convicts Should Face Death Penalty
Mwangi said, however, that any political alliance seeking to defeat Ruto should offer more than the slogan of removing the President and should spell out what it would do if it took power.
By Elijah Cherutich
Presidential aspirant Boniface Mwangi has proposed making corruption and serious economic crimes punishable by death, saying he will push the idea among political leaders linked to the opposition’s Wantam movement.
Mwangi said corruption should carry harsh punishment to deter the misuse of public resources and stop future generations from bearing the cost of economic mismanagement.
He was speaking in Kabarak, Nakuru County, where he opened an office for his Ukweli Party.
“We propose that if you are found guilty of corruption, you should be sentenced to death and those responsible should be hanged in public to deter any such characters in future,” he said.
Kenya still has the death penalty in law, but corruption and economic crimes are not capital offences. The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission says people convicted of corruption or economic crimes can face fines, imprisonment and other financial penalties, depending on the offence.
Mwangi said opposition leaders should set aside their political differences and focus on what he called the need to remove President William Ruto’s administration from power.
He said disagreements within the opposition were part of democratic politics and urged those in the Wantam movement to stay united.
The Wantam Movement’s advisory committee has described the initiative as an independent, non-partisan citizens’ platform meant to facilitate public participation in the selection of an opposition presidential candidate ahead of the 2027 General Election.
Mwangi said, however, that any political alliance seeking to defeat Ruto should offer more than the slogan of removing the President and should spell out what it would do if it took power.
“If there will be a coalition for all leaders to have one candidate, the unity must be beyond RUTO MUST GO slogan. It must also address what happens after that, whether we are going to abolish affordable housing, abolish SHA and reform NHIF, are we going to punish the killers of young people, are we going to go after the abductors?” he said.
Mwangi urged young people to stay alert, exercise their democratic rights and take part in elections at all levels.
He said too much focus was being placed on the presidency, yet voters also had opportunities to shape leadership through other elective positions.
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