EACC Opposes Nomination of Paul Mutunga as Nairobi Deputy Governor
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has opposed the nomination of Paul Mwangi Mutunga to the position of Nairobi deputy governor over integrity issues.
Mutunga was vetted and approved by the Nairobi County Assembly last week following his nomination by Governor Ann Kananu.
EACC CEO Twalib Mbarak says the county assembly went ahead to approve Mutunga’s appointment without consulting the commission on his suitability.
In a letter to Nairobi County Speaker Benson Mutura and copied to Governor Kananu, EACC says Mutunga is unsuitable to hold the position because he is facing graft-related charges.
“The commission wishes to bring to your attention that the nominee was charged in Milimani anti-corruption court, file number acc8/2019 with corruption offenses committed in Nairobi County government,” Mbarak says in the letter.
He adds that the deputy governor nominee is also facing other charges among them unlawful acquisition of public property, money laundering, conspiracy to commit an offense of corruption, and dealing with suspect property.
“In view of the above, the commission objects to the nomination of Mutunga as the deputy governor and advises the assembly and the governor to reconsider the nomination,” EACC adds.
Last week, High Court judge Hedwig Ong’udi issued temporary orders barring the swearing-in of Mutunga following an application filed by human rights activist Okiya Omtatah.
The court heard that the county assembly approved his nomination without clearance from the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) and other bodies.
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EACC MNAFANYA KAZI NZURI…
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EACC MNAFANYA KAZI NZURI SANA.
Ningependa pia mpinge ugombeaji wa urais wa Ndugu Raila na Ndugu Samoei.
Wagombea hawa wawili wanafanya mikutano mikubwa inayohudhuriwa na watu ambao hawana kazi. Ubaya wenyewe ni kuwa, hawa ndugu wawili hawazungUmzii hata kidogo jinsi watakavyomaliza:
1. Wizi nchini
2. Ukosefu wa kazi kwa vijana
3. Usalama nchini
4. Hongo na rushwa nchini
5. Uroho (excessive greed)
6. COVID-19 na huku wanafanya mikutano mikubwa bila kuvaa barakoa
7. Wananchi kuuawa ovyo na wanaohusika bila kushikwa, kupelekwa mahakamani, au kuhukumiwa ipasavyo.
8. Askari polisi kuwanyanyasa wananchi kwa kuombaomba hongo kila wakati huku wakiyaruhusu magari yasiyofaa kuwa barabarani
9. Usalama kwa wote nchini
10 Utoaji hongo kwa makasisi/wachungaji bandia kanisani.
Selective prosecution is the…
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In reply to EACC MNAFANYA KAZI NZURI… by Imara Daima (not verified)
Selective prosecution is the order of the day. There is no way EACC is unaware of crimes at the top. Unfortunately, prosecution is not forthcoming and when it is, justice is slow. Ukiangalia, the charges were filed in 2019 so why has this not been resolved - I posit that the judiciary is corrupt like Kenyan society in general. As for the police corruption, Kenyans accept it as the cost of doing business. If every motorist at a police checkpoint refused hii mambo ya kununua chai, the police couldn't impound every vehicle. Taping and posting these and other encounters with corrupt government officials publicly would put pressure on everyone to do the right thing - sunshine is after all the best disinfectant. Extra judicial killings are difficult since only the state has the ability to bring murder charges but is unwilling to do so. A few large civil judgements might curb this behavior though. Unemployment has a lot to do with bureaucracy, corruption and the fact that Kenya isn't a meritocracy. The rich and the connected pass it down the generations. Corruption won't disappear but it can be minimized - The US and China are both still quite corrupt but have the largest economies in spite of that. Ukipata nafasi, unapaswa kusoma kitabu hiki: China's Gilded Age: The Paradox of Economic Boom and Vast Corruption.
This Commission EACC need to…
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This Commission EACC need to be dismantled. It's run from Mogandishu by a bunch of Somalians appointed by Ruto and Uhuru
The law says Innocent until…
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The law says Innocent until proven guilty. And the burden of proof is on prosecution. What has EACC and the judiciary been doing for the last 2 years?
CAUSE & EFFECT @ imkoogo I…
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CAUSE & EFFECT
@ imkoogo
I beg to differ with you. Why? This pattern of thinking is historically and deeply rooted in the English culture.
Brother, we are not British! Our traditional system of justice is superior to the one of our former colonizers.
Before the Berlin Conference (Nov.15, 1884 to February 26, 1885) 80% of Africa was still under the traditional rule. It is certainly true that our legal system was not written but based on our oral traditions that emphasized the best of humanity.
When I closely examine the traditional culture of my micro-nation, I quickly observe that thieves, liars, con artists were not tolerated! For example, if you were caught lying, you were not jailed or bitten, but were not allowed to speak in public. When a thief was caught, his/her hands were tied together and burnt. In this culture, the consequences of lying or stealing were conspicuously harsh. Compare this to the current system that we have in our country! It is reported that about two billion shillings are stolen every day! How come? There are no immediate consequences for the thieves when caught.
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