Governor Mbarire Warns Public Service Board Against Corruption

Speaking in Embu town during the swearing-in ceremony of the board, Governor Mbarire emphasized that her administration had zero tolerance for corruption and malpractice.

She reminded the new team that they carry a heavy responsibility of ensuring transparency, fairness, and accountability in recruitment processes, stressing that the people of Embu deserve nothing less.

Mbarire noted that previous boards had been tainted by corruption scandals, which undermined the credibility of the county government. She cited cases where the County Assembly was forced to overturn irregular appointments due to bribery allegations.

One of the most notable cases, she recalled, was the recent cancellation of Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) teachers’ recruitment, which was nullified after claims of bribery rocked the process.

The governor called on the new board members to break away from the negative legacy left by their predecessors and to set a new standard of integrity in public service management.

She further urged them to handle upcoming recruitments, including the hiring of chief officers and ECDE teachers, with utmost diligence and impartiality to restore public confidence.

Mbarire expressed confidence that the new team has the capacity to rise above past mistakes and deliver on its mandate. She assured them of her administration’s support in fulfilling their duties effectively.

The governor reiterated that her leadership is committed to rooting out corruption in all county offices, adding that clean governance was key to public service delivery and development.

“As long as I am governor, corruption will not be tolerated. Anyone found engaging in it will go home and face the law,” she declared, drawing applause from those present at the event.