- Bishop Kodia says Kenya needs more prisons to jail economic looters
- He accuses investigative agencies and the Judiciary of corruption
- Warns Kenya may lose the fight against graft
- Says Kenya has the resources and education to rival Singapore
Bondo Anglican Church of Kenya (ACK) Diocese Bishop Reverend David Kodia has said Kenya should focus on building more prisons rather than stadiums, arguing that economic looters are crippling the country.
Speaking on Wednesday night, December 17, during an interview on JKLive, the outspoken cleric said those stealing from the economy are well known but continue to walk free.
“We may not need many stadiums in Kenya, but we may need more prisons to lock in those who are plundering our economy. They are known,” Bishop Kodia said.
The Bishop strongly criticised investigative agencies, saying they have failed Kenyans by selectively enforcing the law.
According to Kodia, if investigations were working as expected, corruption suspects would be appearing in court regularly.
“They are known, and if at all the investigative arm of the government is functioning, then we should be seeing them on the dock every other day,” he stated.
He went further to accuse key institutions, including the Judiciary, of being compromised.
“Every system is corrupted. You go to the judiciary, there is no justice there, justice is on sale,” he claimed.
Bishop Kodia warned that Kenya risks losing the war against corruption unless citizens and leaders engage in serious self-reflection.
He urged Kenyans to examine their own values and choices, saying corruption has become normalised across many systems.
Despite his harsh criticism, the cleric said Kenya has the capacity to rise and match global success stories like Singapore.
He pointed to the country’s natural wealth and educated population as key strengths.
“Kenya is a wealthy nation; we can reach the level of Singapore. We have enormous resources and one of the highest numbers of educated people in Africa,” he said.
Kodia’s remarks revive memories of his powerful sermon during the State Funeral of the late Raila Odinga at Nyayo Stadium, where he openly condemned leaders accused of looting public funds.
During that sermon, he warned corrupt leaders at all levels to be ready for condemnation.
“If there is anyone here, be you a governor or an MCA who has looted this country, you stand a chance of being condemned,” he said then.
His bold words earned him a standing ovation from thousands of Kenyans, with even some elected leaders applauding his courage.
