Former EACC boss Halakhe Waqo launches gubernatorial bid

Former Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) Chief Executive Officer Halakhe Waqo has officially launched his campaigns for the Isiolo Gubernatorial seat, challenging incumbent Governor Mohamed Kuti and former Governor Godana Doyo in what promises to be a grueling contest.

Speaking at Mulata area in the outskirts of Isiolo town where he officially launched his campaigns, Waqo who is vying on an Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) ticket said that having served in various government and non-governmental positions for close to 30 years, he has acquired a wealth of experience and feels he is the right candidate to steer the county to another greater level.

He recently resigned as Universities Fund Board Chair to vie for the seat.

Waqo claimed that Governor Mohamed Kuti and his predecessor Godana Doyo failed in executing their mandate to steer the county to another level for the terms they have served which have been characterised by underdevelopment and misplaced priorities.

The former Anti-graft commission boss assured Isiolo people that war on corruption will be one of his main agenda if elected Governor, insisting that it’s the only way to ensure that members of public get services that they deserve.

According to him, when he served as the EACC Chief Executive Officer, he handled a lot of Complaints from different individuals especially after devolution started.