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Kenya: Nyong’o Says Sh19 Million Car Under EACC Probe Properly Acquired

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Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o on Monday maintained that the proper procurement procedure was followed in acquisition of his Sh19 million official car.

The governor, through Press Unit director Aloice Ager, also denied receiving official communication from any investigative agency stopping use the vehicle.

His statement followed concerns by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) about release and continuous use of the vehicle which is the subject of an investigation.

NO PROHIBITION

Mr Ager said the governor is not breaking any law by using the vehicle.

“The car has been duly registered by the county and we have no knowledge of any prohibition by the EACC against its use,” he said.

When the governor was away in Qatar, his wife Dorothy Nyong’o used the vehicle to inspect government projects.

Mr Ager added that the commission is free to raise queries about their vehicles, including those parked at the county’s Works yard.

He noted, however, that this would not amount to a prohibition against use of the cars.

“The EACC has not impounded any of the county’s assets and put them under investigation. What is being investigated is the procurement process. That doesn’t stop the county from using the vehicle.”

SETBACK

The Toyota Land Cruiser VXR was released from the yard and has been seen on the roads despite the probe on allegations of procurement flaws.