Kirinyaga Governor Anne Waiguru has welcomed the EACC to investigate the county assembly over allegations of abuse of office. Her statement comes as the anti-graft agency prepares to probe the governor and the assembly. In a statement on Sunday, Waiguru said, "I sincerely and most gladly welcome EACC or any other independent investigative organ to Kirinyaga county to probe any malfeasance at the executive and at the county assembly." Waiguru undermined the authority of the county assembly by not submitting county plans and policies for approval and failing to table annual reports on implementation status, they charged. On her failure to address the assembly, Waiguru said it was not a constitutional requirement, but she pointed out she had done so twice since her election in 2017.

Source: The Star April 12, 2020 12:56 UTC