Officers attached to the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) and the County Government of Meru Enforcement Unit have commenced investigations into the mysterious disappearance of computers from county offices during the transition period.
One of the two lost computers and its accessories was located inside the Roads and Transport Chief Officer’s office, while the other was at the office of the Environment CECM.
According to the Meru County Spokesperson Mutuma Sandi, the disappearance of the computers is an attempt by the two offices to distort vital information linking them to pilferage of public funds.
“The sudden disappearance of the computers is an attempt to get rid of information that would aid in exposure of the rot that was concealed in these departments.” reads part of a statement by Mr. Mutuma.
On Monday, Governor Kawira Mwangaza conducted an inspection exercise targeting all county vehicles and drivers, a move she says is aimed at weeding out ghost workers from the crucial Department of Transport.
This follows a similar exercise conducted last week by Kisii Governor Simba Arati that reportedly unearthed 861 ghost workers from the same department.
However, Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s parade at Kinoru Stadium did not reveal any major discrepancies in the department’s workforce.
According to the County fleet manager Mr. Peter Mwika, there were 263 vehicles and 210 drivers present at the event, with 34 vehicles said to be in repair garages.
On her part, Governor Kawira said that the exercise was only meant to ensure that every county vehicle has a comprehensive insurance cover to guarantee maximum safety for the drivers and other occupants.
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