Embattled Kiala now vows to spill the beans

Embattled Machakos Deputy Governor Bernard Kiala, whose stay in office hangs in the balance after the County Assembly passed a Motion to impeach him on grounds of alleged abuse of office and integrity issues, now says he will soon “spill the beans” on what he terms as deep-rooted rot in Governor Alfred Mutua’s administration.

Reacting to reports that a section of lobby groups and local politicians have kicked off a debate about his possible replacement, Kiala said those behind the calls for his replacement are out of touch with the provisions of the Constitution.

He said the constitution does not provide for an express clause detailing the removal from office for a deputy governor.

In an interview with The Standard, a defiant Kiala said he will soon unleash a damning dossier detailing high-level graft implicating top officials and two members of the National Assembly.

“I have with me water tight evidence linking them to dubious deals involving millions of shillings meant for taxpayers and they should therefore be ready to face the law over the same,” he said.

He claimed the county government is “rotten” and the much hyped ‘Maendeleo Chap Chap’ (instant development) slogan is a propaganda.

“I can tell you the whole approach is anchored on quick sand but once the storm finally comes, everything will definitely come down tumbling,” he warned, adding that the two legislators are throwing stones yet “they are living in glass houses”.

Kiala claimed the county government has been doing business with some MPs in exchange for political support.

He claims one of the MPs was awarded a tender for county vehicles’ car track system and fuel management in total disregard of public procurement regulations.

“This person has been paid up to Sh30 million for work that could have cost about Sh2 million. This, and much more are what Machakos residents are not being told,” he said.