Ruto MPs vote to save embattled CS Linturi
Ruto MPs in Kenya Kwanza coalition reject bid to invite witnesses to testify in CS Linturi impeachment process
Ruto MPs in Kenya Kwanza coalition reject bid to invite witnesses to testify in CS Linturi impeachment process.
The Parliamentary Select Committee probing Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi’s impeachment motion has rejected the bid to invite key witnesses to provide evidence on the supply of fake fertiliser.
According to reports, two key witnesses were set to testify and give an account of what transpired. This included Agriculture Principal Secretary Kipronoh Ronoh and a businessman.
However, seven members voted No while four voted Yes hence rejecting the bid to call witnesses.
The MPs who sought the witnesses not to take the stand were from the Ruto Kenya Kwanza administration.
They include Samuel Chepkonga (Ainabkoi), Njeri Maina (Kirinyaga Woman Representative), Naomi Wako (Marsabit Woman Representative), George Murungara (Tharaka), Moses Injendi (Malava) and Kassim Tandaza (Matuga).
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Those from Azimio who voted Yes included Catherine Omanyo (Busia Woman rep), TJ Kajwang (Ruaraka), Robert Mbui (Kathiani) and Yusuf Farah Mohammed (Wajir West).
Rachel Nyamal (Kitutu South) who represents the Jubilee party voted No.
CS Linturi is fighting an impeachment motion sponsored by Bumula MP Jack Wamboka over fake fertiliser.
The Committee is set to present a report before National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula on Monday, May 13, giving its findings.
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