A principled top county official in one strategic devolved units is giving members of a vicious cartel sleepless nights.

Since the man assumed office a month ago as a CEC, he has declined overtures to meet representatives of the cartel who are in the lucrative garbage collection business.

It is understood that the businessmen want to bribe the official so that they continue with their impunity.

A revelation that the firm CEC, who was fished by the Governor from the private sector donates his entire salary to charity, a clear indication that he is unfazed by money-has sent chills down the spine of the group.

They are now at loss on how to approach the no-nonsense and incorruptible county minister.