Mombasa Governor hopeful Hezron Awiti at a past event. He has vowed to tame graft in the county if elected governor. [Photo/ the-star.co.ke]
Mombasa governor hopeful Hezron Awiti has vowed to smoke out corrupt officials if elected in the forthcoming August 8 general election.Awiti said his administration will not tolerate corruption which he claimed was thriving in Governor Hassan Joho’s administration.Addressing supporters in Mombasa on Wednesday, Awiti said his administration will put in place stringent measures to guard against theft and embezzlement of county resources.He pointed an accusing finger at the incumbent, claiming that corruption in Joho's administration has denied residents various services.“Mombasa people cannot access key services because of corruption perpetuated by some county officials,” said Awiti, as quoted by The Star.The Nyali MP said the coastal town is poor because of corruption adding that residents must stand firm against politicians who tolerate and perpetuate graft.“I will not tolerate corruption and anyone found or implicated in graft will have it rough with me,” he said.The governor hopeful accused Johos’ government of protecting corrupt officials, adding that it cannot account for billions of money received from the national government.The Vibrant Democratic Party (VDP) governor hopeful exuded confidence in sending Joho come August, saying he has failed locals.