She said President Uhuru Kenyatta had directed for its repossession from the County Government for the Foreign Affairs Ministry headquarters to be constructed there.
Kidero becomes the first Governor among the 12 County bosses mentioned in the Ethics and Anti-corruption Commission list of shame to be grilled by EACC investigators.
Bomet Governor Isaac Ruto is also under investigation for allegedly accumulating immense wealth by purchasing earth movers worth Sh400 million and a helicopter worth Sh300 million, besides purchasing a house worth Sh33 million shillings in Ngong.
In Machakos, Governor Alfred Mutua is accused of purchasing 14 Subaru model vehicles for county Executive members through single sourcing which was overpriced.
Allegations against Turkana Governor Josephat Nanok include the irregular payment of Sh14 million to a contractor for the construction of a bridge where no work was done. He has since sued EACC for being wrongly accused.
Meru Governor Peter Munya is also alleged to have abused and misused public funds on fuel, service and repair of a private vehicle.
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