Kitui County is facing a significant challenge as bloggers have resorted to extortion tactics targeting county government employees. The situation has led to an atmosphere of tension and mistrust within the local administration.
These bloggers are reportedly demanding money from officials, threatening to publish damaging stories if their demands are not met.
This development has created a complex dilemma for the county government, as it navigates maintaining transparency and ethical governance while dealing with these threats.
The broader context of Kitui County’s challenges also includes significant economic and administrative undertakings.
For instance, the county’s 2023/2024 financial year budget was recently approved, highlighting extensive allocations across various departments to bolster development and service delivery
Overall, the situation with the extortion by bloggers represents just one facet of the hurdles facing Kitui County’s administration, underscoring the need for robust measures to enhance governance and public trust
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