Governor Alfred Mutua has broken his silence after a warrant of arrest was issued against him by a Machakos court.
On Wednesday, September 01, 2021, a Machakos Environment and Lands Court court issued a warrant of arrest against Governor, Dr. Mutua for failing to pay Sh5.5 million to businessman David Gitau.
In court documents seen by Nairobileo.co.ke, the warrant is due to failure by the Machakos County Government to pay the said amount, after encroaching and dumping waste into Gitau's land.
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In a rejoinder, Governor Mutua stated," I have been notified of a warrant issued by the Machakos Environment and Lands Court for me to appear before it.
"I wish to clarify that the warrant is not directed to me as a person BUT to my office as the Governor of Machakos. This is normal in government."
He adds, "This is especially so because the county is willing to pay once funds are available and further that as Governor I’m not liable for the mistakes of commission or omission of officers in the county government.
"I’m a believer in the rule of law whose core tenet is obedience of court orders."
