Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu in a Past function. Photo Courtesy. 
By Andrew Mbuva
Pressure is mounting on Kaiti MP Joshua Kimilu to take decisive action against six of his NG-CDF officers implicated in a shocking scandal involving the ongoing government livestock re-stocking programme under the State Department of Livestock Development.
The accused officers—Japheth Nyalita (NG-CDF Chairman), Joel Musyoki (Constituency Manager), James Muthiani (Kilungu Ward Coordinator), Musokolo (Ilima Ward Coordinator), Francis Mwei (Kilungu Ward Bursary Officer), and Titus Muendo alias Kalinda (Constituency KPLC Representative)—are alleged to have fraudulently awarded themselves goats intended for vulnerable families in Kilungu and Ilima wards.
According to whistleblowers, the scandal has ignited public fury, dominating discussions in nearly every local WhatsApp group, with residents demanding accountability and immediate action from their elected MP.
“The MP should reshuffle his office. He is working with crooks who will bring disrepute to this honorable office,” lamented Mawioo Diplomat on the Kaiti Democrats Official WhatsApp group.
Another citizen, Antix, voiced their frustration:
“The MP is working with criminals. I’m just trying to imagine how they corrupt the NG-CDF kitty.”
Vera Musembi urged the MP to issue a stern warning to his team:
“They already know they are not poor. Such actions are already tainting your office.”
Dan Makau questioned the hypocrisy of the leadership:
“The same people who criticize national government programs are the ones now caught stealing from the poor. We owe people clarity and honesty—not confusion.”
Despite the backlash, a few voices rose in defense of MP Kimilu, claiming he was not directly involved.
“One thing I’m 100% sure of is that it all happened without the MP’s involvement,” said Lenny Musyoka, Kaiti Youth President.
Lenny added that the list of beneficiaries was prepared at the office of the Deputy County Commissioner (DCC) and not the NG-CDF office—a sentiment echoed by Senator Daniel Mwatu, who posed:
“Let’s ask who approved the list. Anyone could have wanted to benefit, but not everyone had the power to approve.”
In his official statement, MP Joshua Kimilu distanced his office from the scandal, saying the program was fully managed by National Government Administration Officers (NGAO).
“It has come to my attention that some officers from my office were beneficiaries of goats in the re-stocking program. The initiative, spearheaded by PS Jonathan Mueke’s department, was meant for the vulnerable and explicitly bars government officers—my staff included—from benefiting,” he said.
Kimilu emphasized the need for rigorous vetting by NGAO officers to ensure government benefits reach the rightful recipients.
Documents from the scandal reveal that:
As residents await action, the public perception of the Kaiti NG-CDF office hangs in the balance, with increasing calls for firings, accountability, and a total overhaul of local leadership.
