Kiambu governor William Kabogo has denied claims that he is using county funds to plan for 2017 campaigns.
The Governor said those spreading the rumours should present facts to relevant government agencies for investigation.
Speaking when he opened a police workshop in Ruiru on Wednesday, Kabogo dismissed the claims as false saying that his enemies are using every opportunity to tarnish his reputation.
“Those are false allegations being spread by people who are not happy about my leadership as the Kiambu Governor,” he said.
The Kiambu boss defended the county over allegations of misappropriation of funds and lack of priority, saying that the county government adheres to all regulations relating to finances.
Several leaders in Kiambu have accused Kabogo of allegedly using county money to prepare for the 2017 elections.
Kabogo further defended the move by the county to buy vehicles for county administrators.
He said that the administrators need vehicles for them to reach the people at the grassroots levels and offer services.
He termed those opposing the purchase of vehicles as enemies of development who do not value the people.
Kabogo further clarified that the county intends to buy 12 vehicles for administrators and not 72 vehicles as claimed by politicians.
“Kiambu people elected me to spearhead development and fight for the development interests. I will not be deterred by people who don’t know the meaning of development,” he said.
The governor said that the county government has already purchased 6 of the 42 vehicles and will be completing the purchase of 36 others in the next two weeks.