Mombasa County employees warned to stay out of political activities

Mombasa County employees have been cautioned against engaging in political activities as the country approaches the upcoming General Election on August 10, 2027. Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir emphasized the importance of public servants focusing on their role of serving Kenyans faithfully and efficiently. He warned against the involvement of county employees in politics, stating that it goes against public service ethics and could hinder effective service delivery.

Governor Nassir reiterated that county employees must remain politically neutral while in service and avoid declaring support for any political party or candidate publicly. He also clarified that while public servants have the constitutional right to vote, they should not be seen engaging in partisan politics. Governor Nassir expressed concerns about the involvement of some county employees in politics at the expense of their service duties.

He called on public officers to uphold honesty, neutrality, transparency, and accountability, describing governance as a "sacred responsibility." Observers noted that involvement in partisan politics by public employees can undermine institutional integrity, although enforcement remains a challenge during election cycles. Governor Nassir urged citizens to play an active role in the election by resisting misinformation, avoiding electoral violence, and demanding issue-based campaigns from political players.