Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission is monitoring Governor John Nyagarama and could have him arrested over abuse of office, it has emerged.
Last week, the commission which has been on the receiving end over escalating corruption cases, had Samburu Governor Moses Kasaine arrested and charged with corruption and abuse of office.
And according to information from the EACC, the second term ODM county boss will be prosecuted over alleged misuse of office and corruption.
“Their names were forwarded to the county assembly for approval. They were later appointed and served as chief officers through appointment letters signed by the governor,” the report states.
The report was turned away by DPP Noordin Haji with EACC given time to seal loopholes that could give prosecution difficult time in court. It's alleged that the county boss employed there Chief Officers contrary to CPSB advice.
Mr Nyagarama has embarked of cleaning the payroll and last week, he sent away all payroll officers to Pace way for scrutiny. Residents have often accused his government of over employment.
On May this year, Nyagarama said, over 500 ECDE teachers will also have their contracts terminated as a move towards curbing the ballooning wage bill which has put his government in bad light.