
Machakos Governor Dr Alfred Mutua has dumped eight county employees over corruption and gross misconduct.
He made the move on Friday, warning that he will weed out everybody who engages in graft.
Those sacked on Friday include Margaret Mwikali Mutisya (officer in charge of revenue, Muthetheni Ward), Stellamarris Mutinda (acting Deputy Sub-county Commander, Mwala), James Katana Changalwa (inspectorate officer Mwala) and Joshua Kiilu (inspectorate officer and driver, Mwala).
The others are Winfred Mwikali Kitungai (Deputy ward Administrator, Mlolongo), James Makau (village administrator, Mlolongo), Thomas Muindi (public health officer, Mwala) and Moses Mwendwa Kaloki (procurement officer, Finance ministry).