Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has broken his silence on the alleged fake gold scandal that has allegedly dragged in names of top government officials and politicians.
In a statement on Wednesday, Governor Mutua asked the Director of Criminal Investigation (DCI) and other agencies probing the scandal not to be distracted.
He proposed for extradition and repatriation of suspects allegedly involved in the scandal to the United Arabs Emirates to be tried if found culpable.
Governor Mutua at the same time defended Interior Cabinet Secretary (CS) Fred Matiang'i against claims that he is allegedly involved in the scandal.
"I have noticed some excitement from some people who are asking for Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiangi to explain this or that. From the information I have, Dr Matiang’i is doing a great job and he should not be used to divert us from what is really happening.
"I ask my fellow politicians to leave Dr Matiang’i alone and to know that mentioning him will not slow down the investigations against some of them," the Machakos County boss said.
Governor Mutua further noted that people involved in the gold scandal could be the same people looting public coffers.
"I suspect, if information by sources is anything to go by, the common corrupt thieves who have been robbing our country dry are also involved in this gold scandal. They are everywhere and in every shoddy deal that is making majority of Kenyans poorer. Mambo bado," the governor added.