Joseph Ndathi (born 1957 in Kirinyaga, Kenya) is a Kenyan politician. He is the former governor of Kirinyaga County in Kenya. Ndathi is a member of The National Alliance party.[1][2] Ndathi is also the first governor of Kirinyaga County.[3]

Career

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Before being elected governor Ndathi was the principal Immigration Officer and Director of Immigration Services (Office of the President) in Kenya. He was also the Secretary of Foreign Service Administration (Ministry of Foreign Affairs). In 2013, he resigned that position and ran for governor of Kirinyaga County.[4] He was elected into office that same year as Governor of Kirinyaga County.

Controversy

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Ndathi was questioned by the senate committee on Public Accounts and Investments Committee over irregular use of county funds totaling up to KShs234.9million between July 2013 and 30 June 2014. He was asked to provide proper and accurate paperwork to the Auditor general's office.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "MCAs raise red flag on projects". The Star, Kenya. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  2. ^ "Governor Ndathi cleared to vie as independent candidate". Daily Nation. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  3. ^ Kamau, Munene. "Waiguru rejects ward fund bid". The Standard. Retrieved 14 December 2018.
  4. ^ "Here Come The Whining Sore Losers of The 2013 General Elections!". The Real Deal. 6 March 2013. Retrieved 13 December 2018.
  5. ^ Psirmoi, Daniel. "Senators summon Sonko, Waiguru". The Standard. Retrieved 14 December 2018.