Mandera County staff warned over clan politics

Mandera Governor Ali Roba. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP

Mandera Governor Ali Roba has warned county government staff against taking clan and political sides when providing services to residents.

Mr Roba said in his second and last term in office, he will not entertain clan-based politics to derail his development agenda.

“Any officer who will be found offering services based on clan or political leanings will be sacked. I mean this because this is a

new era,” he said.

The governor was addressing sub-county and town administrators at a Mandera hotel during an induction course.

“In my last term, there is no politics or clan leanings. If you underperform, no elder will defend you. I have no room for non-performers,” he said.

In his first term, Mr Roba faced difficulties in dealing with rogue staff who enjoyed protection from clan elders who had recommended their appointments.