Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho bows down to pressure, sacks 55 ‘corrupt’ officers

Mombasa County Governor Hassan Ali Joho address delegates during the opening of the Jumuiya ya Kaunti za Pwani meeting at the Voi Wildlife Lodge in Taita Taveta County. Joho has promised to deal with all corrupt officers. [PHOTO: FILE/STANDARD].

Kenya: Mombasa Governor Hassan Ali Joho Friday sacked 55 county employees over corruption allegations.

“This morning, I dismissed 55 inspectorate officers from duty, due to their indiscipline, corruption, extortion, harassment of the public and desertion of duty,” a statement from the Governor said.