The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has urged County Governors to share graft-related information with the anti-graft body.
The commission has advised Governors to share the information with them before taking any further action, claiming that it will aid in conducting investigations and dealing with suspects in accordance with applicable laws.
“EACC urges incoming Governors who have allegedly discovered corruption schemes and other malpractices in their counties such as fraudulent pending bills, inflated costs of projects and ghost workers to promptly share such information with EACC,” the commission said.
The EACC warned the Governors against suspending or dismissing graft suspects on their own, as this could violate labor laws.
“Suspension and dismissal of staff, if done arbitrarily and outside the applicable laws, policies and guidelines, may attract labour suits leading to loss of public funds through payment of damages and costs,” it said.
The EACC appeal comes amid a flurry of actions by County Governors who began their first terms on August 25.
