Speaker Wetangula approves impeachment motion against Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi.
Speaker Wetangula approves impeachment motion against Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi, acknowledging its compliance with constitutional and parliamentary procedures.
The motion is set to be debated on Thursday, May 2, both morning and afternoon sessions, where Mithika Linturi’s fate will be determined by the members of parliament.
As outlined by Wamboka, Linturi is accused of gross violations of the constitution, particularly Articles 10(c), 153(2), and 152(6), pertaining to good governance, accountability, and criminal negligence, respectively.
The motion read,”The sale of fake fertiliser and authorisation by the Cabinet Secretary to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) for the use of the facilities by private individuals is a breach of duty by the CS,”
“In breach of his duty of accountability and in gross violation of Article 153 (2) of the constitution, the CS has failed to be forthright on this matter thus affecting food security and eroding public confidence in the current administration,” reads the motion in part.
On his part, Wetang’ula stated , “Following my approval of the proposed motion, I will allow the Member for Bumula to give notice of motion for dismissal of CS for Agriculture this afternoon. Once the member gives the notice of motion, the motion shall proceed to the next stage.”
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