Government warns corrupt officials

Narok,

Monday October 2, 2023

KNA by Ann Salaton

Narok County Commissioner Isaac Masinde has warned state officers who ask for bribes before serving members of the public that they risk losing their jobs and being prosecuted in a court of law.

Masinde said all people seeking for services from the government offices should be treated equally, with dignity and be served within the shortest time possible.

The county commissioner spoke at the Narok Huduma Center premises during the launch of Customer Service Week, an event also attended by Narok Deputy Governor Tamalinye Koech and Narok County Government Chief of Staff Francis Wanyeki.

He called on members of the public to report cases of corrupt officials to the relevant authorities, who will then investigate and bring the corrupt officers to book.

 “The current Kenya Kwanza administration does not tolerate any form of corruption. Any official involved in the vice must be brought to book,” warned Masinde, while urging members of the public to ask for an official receipt for any service that requires payment.

The most affected services, he said, was the issuance of birth certificates and P3 forms. where officers demand for bribes in order to give fast services.

The Deputy Governor commended the Huduma Center employees saying he was a beneficiary of the effective job they do.

Koech said the county government will collaborate with the national government to take the huduma services to the grassroots, where people pay a lot of money to get to the urban center.

The deputy governor challenged all county employees to familiarize themselves with policies and roles of their respective departments so that they can be able to answer effectively, any queries arising from members of the public.

On his part, the chief of staff asked all government employees to be organized and decent so that they can serve their customers in a civilized manner.

“Most customers do not know departments or ministries, what they know is the government. When they come seeking services from you, please direct them to the relevant desk in a friendly manner,” Wanyeki advised.

Customer service week celebrated annually worldwide, during the first week of October with this year’s theme being ‘Team Service.’

Courtesy; KNA