Laikipia: Laikipia county government has condemned sex allegations and bribery claims over recent recruitment exercises of revenue collectors. Laikipia County Executive Committee Member (CECM) in charge of administration and public service, Purity Kendi, reacting to media publications that exposed county officials for sex allegations and graft claims, said that no stone would be left unturned to unearth the suspects. "I have seen what's trending in the media over the recent employment opportunities for revenue collectors and if the allegations are true, I condemn it in the strongest terms possible. It's a shame in this time and era to ask for sexual favors when one needs assistance," she said.According to Kenya News Agency, Kendi warned that those found culpable shall be held accountable since investigations into the matter had kicked off. She noted that Laikipia governor Joshua Irungu had cancelled the job offers of the 250 vacancies advertised in September this year after the expiry of the contract of the first cohort hired in October last year. Over 4,000 people had submitted their applications for the few slots that later were marred by illegalities."If those allegations are true, action will be meted upon those who were involved. In our country, we condemn corruption and sexual harassment. We call for patience and calmness by the residents as we conduct investigations," noted the CEC.On November 20, 2024, Laikipia Members of County Assembly led by Thingithu ward legislator tabled a motion to disband the seven members local revenue board which they claimed was unfit to run office over extortion and sex scandal to the job seekers. The MCAs alleged that job seekers in the revenue board were asked between Sh60,000 to Sh80,000 for each job offer that they were to be paid less than Sh20,000 per month.
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