Kenya unable to pass anticorruption legislation
"In order to revitalise its economy and win the confidence of investors and international financial institutions, Kenya needs to begin tackling corruption seriously," U.S. Deputy State Department Spokesman Philip Reeker told reporters.
Kenyan President Daniel arap Moi was recently unable to persuade opposition members in parliament to support anticorruption legislation because members said it would "lack teeth," according to the New York Times.
The IMF has made creating a Kenyan Anti-corruption Authority one of its key conditions before Kenya receives more aid.
"The United States supports the establishment of effective and autonomous anticorruption mechanisms in Kenya," Reeker said.
"We urge the government and the opposition to consult with each other on the most effective way to address this issue," he said.
According to the New York Times, the Kenyan parliament cannot address the bill again for another six months.
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