This archive report was first published on 7 August 2019.
On August 7, 2019, a group of Machakos leaders, led by former Senator Johnstone Muthama and current Senator Boniface Kabaka, called for an investigation into Governor Alfred Mutua's alleged embezzlement of county funds.
Responding to the allegations, Governor Mutua stated that he is too rich to steal public funds and is willing to be investigated and prosecuted if found guilty.
"All these allegations started with Muthama... that I bought vehicles... these people are thick... I bought vehicles at a low price just to be able to purchase ambulances," Governor Mutua said.
He explained that he began making money at a young age and has investments abroad, apartments in Nairobi, a five-star hotel in Machakos, and an aviation company among others.
"I started my own company at the age of 19... I formed a company then left the country. When I came back I started TV show Cobra Squad, whose first series earned me Sh25million and the next one Sh11million," Governor Mutua revealed.
