The Nyamira County government is yet again under intense scrutiny following allegations that senior officials from the county public service board were calling individuals to ask for bribes in return of being shortlisted in various jobs.
The allegations were first sparked in a Facebook forum, called ‘Nyamira County Watch Towers’, in which a user posted an alleged message she received from a senior official of the recruitment body.
The topic trended for over 24 hours since late Monday afternoon with residents accusing the executive of condoning the menace.
“This isn’t a new thing and I support the individual. There are some of my friends who are potential candidates who have received anonymous calls from the members of the body. They are acting with impunity and the county government isn’t doing anything,” read a statement from Kevin Ombego.
They accused MCAs of colluding with members of the board on determining who should be shortlisted who should be given a job.
“The real merchants of corruption are in this county. They are getting support of the MCAs and we are aware of individuals being asked up to Sh250,000 bribe,” added Mrs Mary Nyanchama.
However, the allegations were dismissed by Board Member Jerusha Momanyi who accused residents of eliciting a debate through imaginations and rumors.
“I want to urge those coming up with those serious allegations to record a statement to the CID. This Board constitutes people of high integrity and no one can ask for bribes. We shortlist and employ competent people on a fair and transparent manner,” she told HiviSasa.com on phone from Kisumu.