Unknown people in Bomet county circulate leaflets on 'corrupt' Members of County Assemblies

Bomet County Assembly Speaker Geoffrey Kipng'etich has assured residents that the assembly was still firm in playing its oversight role.

This comes in the wake of allegations against a section of Members of the County Assembly, accused of being compromised by the executive through awards of tenders and contracts.

The allegations are contained in hundreds of leaflets circulated in various towns and trading centres across the county, linking five Ward Reps in scandalous deals, reported to have cost the taxpayers millions of shillings.

Speaking at Kapkilaibei trading centre in Konoin, the Speaker said the allegations had portrayed the Assembly in bad light, but assured residents that the matter would be resolved as soon as the assembly resumes from recess.

 PESA MASHINANI

"The allegations are matters of grave concern. The Assembly members must be accountable to the public at all times. But the public must also not act without tangible evidence," said Kipng'etich.

While applauding the public for their concern, Mr Kipng'etich challenged residents to ensure all elected leaders were held accountable for their wrong deeds.

"We may be having some hitches but that excludes allegations leveled on some of the members. We are asking you to be more vigilant as you have demonstrated today. We all have a responsibility to ensure public resources are safeguarded," said Kipng'etich.

The leaflets were circulated on Monday during the launch of Pesa Mashinani by Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto, to collect over 200,000 signatures in the South Rift region. At least seven Ward reps are opposed to the launch of the referendum campaign, saying it was the governor who was making it look like the entire county supported the vote.

None of the 12 MPs from Kericho and Bomet attended the launch, while only five of the 35 MCAs from Bomet County were present at the function held at Bomet Green Stadium.