Kenyans make fun of Zambian MPs bench marking on how to fight corruption in the country

EACC board members. (Courtesy)

NAIROBI—Zambians Members of Parliament landed in Kenya over the weekend to benchmark on how to tackle the run away corruption cases in their country.

The committee on Privileges, Absences and Support Services visited EACC commissioners at Integrity Centre in Nairobi to learn how the agency has been spearheading the war on graft.

This is a study by our colleagues from the Zambian National Assembly. We are sharing with them our experiences as a commission when it comes to corruption and promotion of ethics in our country,” said Commissioner Mwaniki Gachoka according to the article.

The visit by the Zambian delegation is somewhat bizarre considering the high number of corruption cases in Kenya.

Kenyans on social media however poked fun on the Zambian MPs claiming that Kenya is home to corruption.

Zambian MPs visit Kenya to learn how to Look like you're fighting corruption while you're actually looting Public Funds! ? pic.twitter.com/JL3iSGpkOo

— Ciku ?? (@Ciku_Muriithi) June 12, 2018

Well, the case of Zambian Mps is extraordinary! So, the lessons will be carried out by NYS, KPLC etc bodies

— Janet Machuka (@janetmachuka_) June 12, 2018

"Zambian MPs" must be the dumbest human beings on this planet!! It's comical to benchmark with a country that is deeply in love with the culture of corruption!! I'm certain Mugabe will even laugh at them.

— Sitati Wasilwa (@SitatiWasilwa) June 12, 2018

The eight MPs are expected to  share their experiences and the problems they have encountered in the fight against the vice and processes in whistle-blowing and prosecution of suspects.

“We recognize the fact that corruption does exist and want to learn how Kenya has been dealing with it. It is generally agreed that corruption cannot be fought with kids’ gloves,” said Garry Nkombo, who is leading the foreign delegation.