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Civil society divided over plot to axe Taita-Taveta governor Mruttu, MCAs

John Mtuta Mruttu, The Governor Taita Taveta County flanked by Peter Kubebea, National taxpayers chairman. [Photo: WILLIS AWANDU/STANDARD]

VOI: Civil society groups in Taita-Taveta County are sharply divided over a plot by some local activists to send home the county government.

Some of the human rights activists said they have already withdrawn their support for the collection of signatures so as to facilitate the removal of Governor John Mruttu and Members of the County Assembly (MCAs), saying the process has been hijacked by disgruntled and greedy elements.

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