Government officials arrested over corruption allegations

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The corruption watchdog Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested seven members of Nyeri County Public Service Board for what they claim as abuse of office.

The officials were taken to EACC regional headquarters, Nyeri County and are accused for irregular hiring of ward administrators.

The officers include board chairperson Alice Waruguru Muita, CEO Anthony Ndonga Muriu and members Beatrice Wanjiru Gikaru, Geoffrey Wachira Mahinda and Shelomith Wanjiru Nderitu.

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According EACC, statement, “There was proof of the abdication of responsibilities, neglect of duty and a severe lack of due diligence on the part of the Nyeri CPSB,” the statement reads in part.

In addition, “Investigations found the CPB secretary and four board members responsible and thus culpable for those irregularities. The investigations also disclosed deception on the part of some of the applicants who were ultimately appointed as ward administrators.”

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