“I got this,” CS Matiang’i vows to President Uhuru to fight graft

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Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i on Thursday made a solemn promise to President Uhuru Kenyatta regarding the rollout of projects countrywide.

The CS, who was recently bestowed with the Super CS title, further promised the head of state that he would curb wastage in government while upholding the integrity of the public service.

Matiang’i was speaking in the first-ever meeting in Kisii that he had attended together with the president since becoming the Super CS.

“We will ensure we realise the objectives the President has for our country. We know how much you are passionate about development and honesty. My sleeves are rolled up, ready to work,” stated Matiang’i.

President Uhuru talking to Kisii residents.

He further vowed not to let the President down promising to do whatever it took to protect public resources despite the challenges he had been facing.

“This is the first time I am in a public function with you in Kisii, my home area, since you appointed me to chair and co-ordinate development programmes and work with my Cabinet colleagues. By the grace of God and in the name of our father above, I will be very honest, will do my best and will not let you down,” he told the President.

This comes at a time when some of the CSs who work under him are under investigations for misuse of public funds.

A KShs 38 Billion project abandoned by the Italian firm CMC Ravenna before completion

According to an earlier report by Kenyans.co.ke, some three unnamed CSs were at the centre of a bribery claim by an Italian firm that has since fled with Ksh15 Billion project funds.

Co-operativaMuratoi Cementisti Di Ravenna (CMC Ravenna), which was overseeing three separate projects valued at Ksh91 Billion, reportedly left hydro-power and drinking water projects in Nakuru and Elgeyo Marakwet counties.

The CSs allegedly flew to Rome, Italy, to receive bribes from a contractor.

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