[JURIST] Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta said Monday declared that corruption is a “standing threat to our national security” [press release]. Kenyatta’s comments come amid criticism [M&G Africa report] that he has lost the fight against corruption. Noting that “the bribe accepted by an official can lead to successful terrorist attacks that kill Kenyans,” Kenyatta said that the fight against corruption must be met with a “multifaceted” approach. He encouraged different groups to collaborate so that those who have been responsible for corruption are held accountable.

Kenya has been the site of several deadly terrorist attacks in recent months. In April Garissa University was attacked [JURIST report] by al-Shabaab militants. Many Kenyans have reportedly lost faith [TIME report] in their government’s ability to protect them from terrorist attacks by al-Shabab, as it is estimated that approximately 300 individuals have died due to terrorist attacks in the nation since 2011.