Friday, 10 April 2015

The Commission on Administrative Justice has asked Parliament to ament four Acts to force elected leaders out of office when integrity issues are raised against them. Speaking after the signing of a memorandum of understanding between the commission and the Intergovernmental Standing Committee on Shipping, Ombudsman chairman Otiende Amollo said reviewing these pieces of legislation would compel elected leaders adversely mentioned in corruption cases to step aside and allow for investigations. Dr Amollo said there was a gap in dealing with the legislative arm of the government since the Executive does not have absolute powers to eject them from office. "It has become difficult to compel leaders in Parliament and counties to comply with the Executive directive of the President because of a legislation gap. "The only legitimate remedy is for Parliament to re- examine the laws dealing with corruption and integrity and put into place mechanisms stating that when you have been accused of corruption, you leave office pending investigation," he said.

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