A government vehicle that was previously assigned to former KEWASCO Managing Director Mr. Kibii Siele has become a subject of controversy after it was reported that he continues to use the car for personal purposes weeks after his contract ended.
The navy blue Toyota Rav4, with registration number KCR 011J, was initially equipped with official government plates during Mr. Siele’s tenure but has since been repurposed for private use. Despite established protocols mandating the immediate return of state property upon leaving public office, the vehicle remains with Mr. Siele, whose term officially concluded on July 2, 2025.
Observers have noted the car being used frequently for non-official activities, often driven by individuals described as Mr. Siele’s close associates from his home area in Kericho. Recently, the vehicle was seen speeding along the Kericho–Nakuru Total Highway, closely followed by a grey Subaru Forester believed to belong to the Kericho County Officer for Water, raising further concerns about the misuse of official resources.
“Hi Nyakundi. This was an official car for the former KEWASCO Managing Director, Mr. Kibii Siele, KCR 011J, Toyota Rav4, Navy Blue… usually a blue number plate but now converted to private. Mr. Siele’s contract lapsed effective 2nd July 2025. To this moment he is still using the car for personal errands and even occasionally driven by his village goons. The matter regarding the said government vehicle has been reported to the Kericho County Commissioner, DCIO Kericho, GoK Check Unit and an OB report made at Kericho Police Station. This afternoon, the vehicle was spotted driven in manic speed along the Kericho-Nakuru Total Highway followed closely by a Subaru Forester belonging to the Kericho CO for Water. This is IMPUNITY RELOADED.”
In response to these sightings and emerging concerns, the matter has now been escalated to several oversight and investigative offices for review and action.
A formal report was lodged with the Kericho Police Station and entered into the official Occurrence Book (OB), signalling the seriousness with which the incident is being treated.
Additionally, further complaints have been filed with key institutions, including the Office of the County Commissioner, the local Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) office in Kericho, and the Government Check Unit, all of which are mandated to handle issues related to public resource accountability.
The continued possession and apparent personal use of a government-assigned vehicle by a former county official well after the expiry of his tenure has sparked renewed concerns over lax asset recovery procedures, potential misuse of public property, and a broader pattern of weak enforcement mechanisms in county-level governance structures.
