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County bosses, anti-graft agency agree on regularising appointments

From left: Tharaka Nithi Governor Muthomi Njuki, Kajiado Governor Joseph Ole Lenku, Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru, Chairman of the Council of Governors Josphat Nanok (Center), Marsabit Governor Mohammud Ali and Kwale Governor Salim Mvurya address a press conference at Delta corner house in Westlands Nairobi on 23rd January 2018 after they held a consultative meeting ahead of summit meeting. [PHOTO: Edward Kiplimo, Standard]

County governors and the anti-graft agency have struck a deal to save county executive teams from being dissolved.

This follows a memo that the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission (EACC) last week sent to 40 county bosses, warning them that they had flouted the leadership and integrity provisions by picking county cabinets and chief officers before vetting by the commission.

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