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Machakos deputy Governor Bernard Kiala alleges deep rot in county during hearing

Machakos deputy Governor Bernard Kiala (left) with one of his lawyers Celestine Opiyo during the hearing of his proposed impeachment over gross misconduct at County Hall in Nairobi, Monday. [PHOTO: BONIFACE OKENDO/STANDARD]

NAIROBI, KENYA: Machakos deputy Governor Bernard Kiala has accused the county administration of graft and raised governance concerns during impeachment proceedings against him.

Kiala Monday appeared before the Senate select committee probing his recommended removal by the County Assembly of Machakos over gross violation of the Constitution, abuse of office and gross misconduct, among others.

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