Machakos Governor Wavinya Ndeti has suspended 36 county staff over corruption allegations, handing their cases over to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) and the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) for further action. The governor emphasized her commitment to integrity and protecting Machakos residents' interests.

• 36 senior county officials were suspended on Monday, September 8.
• The suspended officials include county officers in charge of trade, administration, and revenue, among others.
• Allegations include underreporting of collected county fees, diversion of funds, and issuing fake receipts.