Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga has raised concerns over the alleged misuse of an official county government vehicle. He claims that a driver attached to his deputy, David Kinaniri, has been using the vehicle to ferry women at night. According to Kahiga, he spotted the vehicle moving around Nyeri town between 11 pm and midnight and decided to follow it.
The Governor alleged that the vehicle stopped near a market, where several women boarded before being driven to different locations. Kahiga confronted Deputy Governor Kinaniri over the use of the vehicle, but Kinaniri claimed he was not aware that the car was being used outside official duties. This incident has sparked questions about the use of official vehicles and the oversight of their activities.
Governor Kahiga also questioned the vehicle's fuel consumption, initially attributing the increased use of fuel to Deputy Governor Kinaniri's political activities. He expressed concern that the vehicle's usage was not being monitored, leading to potential misuse. The Governor's claims come at a time when the government is stepping up oversight of official vehicles.
In August 2026, the government announced plans to introduce a real-time tracking system for government vehicles. The system will monitor details including whether the authorized driver is behind the wheel, fuel consumption, distance traveled, and vehicle maintenance history. This move aims to increase transparency and accountability in the use of official vehicles.
The alleged misuse of the county vehicle has raised concerns about accountability and oversight in Nyeri County. Governor Kahiga's claims have sparked a conversation about the need for stricter monitoring of official vehicles and their activities. The incident has also highlighted the importance of transparency in the use of public resources.
Deputy Governor Kinaniri has not publicly commented on the allegations. However, Governor Kahiga's concerns have brought attention to the issue of vehicle misuse in the county. The incident is likely to be investigated, and measures may be taken to prevent similar incidents in the future.
The government has emphasized its commitment to increasing oversight of official vehicles. The introduction of the real-time tracking system is expected to help monitor and prevent misuse of government vehicles. This move is part of a broader effort to promote transparency and accountability in the use of public resources.
Key points
- Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga accuses Deputy Governor David Kinaniri's driver of using a county vehicle to transport women at night.
- The government plans to introduce a real-time tracking system for government vehicles to monitor their activities.
- The alleged misuse of the county vehicle has raised concerns about accountability and oversight in Nyeri County.
