Nyamira County Deputy Governor Amos Nyaribo has said that some county workers are working around the clock to steal public funds meant of development with an aim to taint his name and that of his boss John Nyagarama.
He warned that county employees who will be found engaging in corruption will be sacked, arrested and arraigned in court.
“Some county employees are stealing funds from the county with an aim to crucify us. Nobody is above the law and anyone found embezzling public funds must carry his or her own cross,” he said.
Nyaribo said the cries of the people of Nyamira have been heard regarding the corruption that has hit the health docket and necessary action must be taken.
“Recently, the county sacked over 30 workers who forged academic documents to secure jobs at the county.
"The county will ensure no worker who used the backdoor is working in the county. The rot in the health docket will be cleaned and ensure there are smooth operations in all the public health facilities in the county,” he noted.
He called on residents to be patient to allow the county to investigate the drugs theft from the public health centers before legal action can be taken on the offenders.