Rift Valley Regional Commissioner George Natembeya has warned newly recruited Assistant County Commissioners (ACCs) against having sexual relations with their juniors and civilians.
Natembeya said this while addressing over 200 ACCs who are fresh graduates to ensure they maintain a positive image in their profession.
He told them to conduct their social life in the right way,”If you go sleeping around with people in the villages, you will be in trouble individually and bring shame to the government,” he said.
This warning comes barely a week after police rescued a chief in Londiani from the wrath of an irate mob after he was caught in the act with a married woman.
“If you are an ACC and you sleep with a chief, it is equal to elevating that chief to your level. They will have reduced you to the level of a chief,” he stated.
“Such a chief will not respect his equals and those in ranks between you and them. The y will have the audacity to insubordinate their immediate seniors boasting that they share a bed with an ACC,” said Natembeya.
The ACCs will get several privileges and among them are government vehicles. He warned them of using the cars for their personal gains. “Some of the drivers are very handsome. Don’t be tempted to go for drinks with them, then you end up sleeping together,” he added.
He said that any sexual intimacy with government officers will be revealed and asked them to be careful.
“For civilians, it will be a great achievement. They will run around the villages telling everyone every detail of what you did together. But this won’t be the case with government officials.” said Natembeya.
He told the ACCs to be careful not to lose themselves in the comfort of government facilities and warned them against any corrupt dealings. “Sometimes, you will take a bullet for the government before senior goverrnment officers come to make subsequent responses. Do not be part of a corrupt system if you find any.”
He further advised,”You have landed a well-paying job while you are very young. Don’t forget about your life. Invest for your future. Learn to plan for your future early.”