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As if the concerns over human rights violations weren't enough, the discussion also turned to corruption, a long-standing issue in Kenya. Despite carrying a campaign pledge to tackle corruption, Ruto's administration has been criticized for failing to improve the country's standing in international corruption indexes. Ichung'wah claimed significant strides had been made in digitizing public services to reduce graft but struggled to explain why Kenya's perception of corruption worsened during Ruto's tenure.