Suspects in the Sh500 million fertiliser theft must carry their own cross irrespective of where they come from, Director of Public Prosecutions Renson Igonga has said.
“People should stop doing things assuming that if they come from a ascertain region or community, the law won’t haunt them,” Igonga said.
Some seven suspects were Friday charged with theft of fertiliser meant for farmers.
The DPP said five of the suspects are from President William Ruto's Rift Valley backyard.
“They thought that it was their time to do whatever they wanted, but now they have been prosecuted,” he said.
Igonga spoke on Saturday in Bungoma during an alumni meeting at Bungoma High School.
“The subsidy fertiliser was meant for the farmers not for people to steal, that is why I’m saying those who were caught in the mix will carry their own cross,” he said.
He said fertiliser worth half a billion was lost during the scandal.
“The whole fertiliser consignment was worth Sh15 billion, but suspects were able to steal fertiliser worth a half a billion,” the DPP said.
He cited the areas of Nakuru, most parts of Rift Valley and some parts of Western region as places where the subsidy fertiliser got lost.
On service delivery, Igonga said he is ready to handle the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, affirming that he is ready to deal with all cases that will be presented before him.
“I want to assure Kenyans right here in Bungoma that I’m equal to the task, and I will execute my roles as the DPP without favour, I will treat all cases equally,” he said.
Igonga called on the alumni to go back and support the schools they attended.
