Joseph Ndathi

Joseph Ndathi is a Kenyan politician. He is the former governor of Kirinyaga County in Kenya. Ndathi is a member of The [National Alliance (Kenya)|The National Alliance] party. Ndathi is also the first governor of Kirinyaga County.

Career

Before being elected governor Ndathi was the principal Immigration Officer and Director of Immigration Services in Kenya. He was also the Secretary of Foreign Service Administration. In 2013, he resigned that position and ran for governor of Kirinyaga County. He was elected into office that same year as Governor of Kirinyaga County.

Controversy

Ndathi was questioned by the senate committee on Public Accounts and Investments Committee over irregular use of county funds totaling up to KShs234.9million between July 2013 and 30 June 2014. He was asked to provide proper and accurate paperwork to the Auditor general's office.