Governor Mutua suspends county attorney over gross misconduct

Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has suspended the county attorney James Musango Kathili over gross misconduct.

According to Mutua, the move was aimed at allowing a smooth and fair removal process.

In a statement, the governor said Kathili’s suspension has been necessitated by serious violation of the constitution and other laws, gross misconduct, incompetence, dereliction of duties as well as unprofessional and unethical conduct.

“In order to pave way for a fair removal process and minimize the possibility of interference with proceedings, have With immediate effect suspended Hon. James Musango Kathili from Office as County Attorney for the County Government of Machakos,” read the statement.

Mutua added that he will be serving the county assembly with the specific reasons behind Kathili’s suspension for approval.

“In accordance with Section 13 of the Office Of County Attorney Act. 2020. I will be transmitting the specific reasons for this decision to the County Assembly for approval to enable removal from office,” he added.