The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission(EACC) has responded to issues raised by Meru governor Kawira Mwangaza and her husband Murega Baichu.
In a press briefing on Friday, the couple claimed that Murega was being subjected to Gender-Based Violence and that he was not allowed to use the governor’s official car and residence after EACC warned the governor last Sunday.
EACC has however released a statement referring to the allegations as strange. The Commission said that such matters were private and of no concern or importance to it.
“EACC takes great exception to the strange allegations of directives attributed to it regarding the use, or otherwise, of Meru Governor’s official vehicles and residence by her spouse. Such personal and family matters are not of any concern or importance to the Commission,” part of the statement read.
The commission added that it had only sought a response from Mwangaza regarding the abuse of office and nepotism allegations that had been leveled against her.
“The EACC letter to the Governor was limited to seeking her response to the allegations of conflict of interest, recruitment irregularities, and abuse of office leveled against her. It did not include the strange issues being raised to trivialize and politicize the matter,” the statement further read.
At the same time, the commission revealed that similar letters had been sent to other governors and state officials who responded without any drama.
“Similar letters were sent to other Governors and State Officers who have responded to the Commission without the theatrics witnessed in this particular matter. In the performance of its duties, EACC is guided by the law and does not venture into personal or family affairs,” EACC said.
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