Kidero interdicts officers over Sh180m graft claims

Nairobi Governor Evans Kidero has interdicted four senior City Council officers over the loss of Sh180 million and ordered investigation of 25 firms involved in graft claims.

The officers have been accused of misappropriating Sh180m in the infamous 'air supplies' at the City Hall.

10 more officers from the departments of Procurement, City Engineering, Treasury and Inspection and Acceptance Committee are also being investigated.

Also, 25 firms allegedly involved in the 'air supply' together with their directors are being investigated over the misappropriation.

“Am in the process of initiating necessary legislation on governance with special focus on tackling corruption within the county. Within three months, I will have sealed all revenue leakages and all financial malpractices," he said.

“I also intend to set up the County Ombudsman’s Office with a clear mandate to handle all aspects of integrity and corruption within the rank and file in the County,” Kidero added.