Nairobi, Kenya — A fresh storm is brewing over alleged mismanagement of public resources after the Justice and Equity Council Kenya issued a strongly worded statement condemning what it described as a surge in organized crime, fraud, and “goonism” linked to the loss of public funds.
In a statement from its international headquarters, the council warned that the reported misuse of funds—particularly through the government’s e-Citizen platform—poses a serious threat to public trust, national security, and the livelihoods of Kenyans.
Led by Chairman Sebastian Onyango, alongside Secretary Janet Sutton and Organising Secretary Rose Nyarkaksingri, the council accused criminal networks of operating with impunity both online and within communities. The group called for immediate and transparent investigations into the alleged theft and misuse of public resources.
The council further raised alarm over claims that individuals benefiting from fraudulent dealings within both county and national government structures could be channeling illicit funds to sponsor political violence and instability. It urged the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations to urgently probe the sources of such funds and take decisive legal action.
At the center of the controversy is the e-Citizen platform, which the council wants subjected to a comprehensive audit. It demanded full public disclosure of the platform’s ownership, management, and financial flows, warning that any officials or entities found culpable must be held personally accountable.
The group also called on Parliament to urgently review the legal and regulatory framework governing the platform to ensure stricter state oversight and safeguards against the loss of public funds.
In a stern warning to oversight bodies, the council declared that continued inaction would deepen public distrust and could trigger demands for responsible officials to step aside.
With the upcoming Linda Mwananchi Rally scheduled for Saturday, the council urged the National Police Service and other security agencies to guarantee the safety of all participants and uphold the constitutional right to peaceful assembly without intimidation or excessive force.
The statement also cautioned political actors against inciting violence or mobilizing criminal elements, emphasizing that such actions would attract the full force of the law. It called on citizens to remain peaceful, vigilant, and united in rejecting corruption and disorder.
“Enough is enough,” the council declared, insisting that Kenyans deserve transparency, accountability, and meaningful development—not what it termed as propaganda, plunder, and impunity.
