Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) sleuths on Tuesday took in West Pokot Governor John Lonyangapuo in Eldoret for questioning.
The county boss was grilled over claims that his deputy, Dr Nicholas Atudonyang is still earning a salary from the county even as he works in the US.
“EACC quizzes Governor of West Pokot County over allegations that his Deputy Governor, Dr. Nicholas Atudonyang has a full-time job in a foreign country and yet continues to be salaried by the County Government for no services rendered. Investigations on the same ongoing,” EACC said on Twitter.
HAPPENING: EACC quizzes Governor of West Pokot County over allegations that his Deputy Governor, Dr. Nicholas Atudonyang has a full-time job in a foreign country and yet continues to be salaried by the County Government for no services rendered. Investigations on the same ongoing
— EACC (@EACCKenya) September 18, 2018
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Dr Nicholas Atudonyang left the country shortly after being sworn in to office after the August elections. He apparently works as a neurosurgeon in Texas.
On Saturday student leaders; Dennis Ruto (University of Nairobi), Hillary Chesoit (JKUAT) and Allan Rotich Multi media University accused him of drawing a salary for work not done.