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Kingi explained that the matter will be handled through a formal Motion after a Notice of Motion has been issued. He added that senators will debate the objection and vote once the debate ends.
Nyaribo has appointed lawyer Elias Mutuma to spearhead his defence, supported by advocates Zelmer Bonuke, Ombui Ratemo, Brianlee Murithi, and Erastus Orina. This marks his first appearance before the Senate, following three failed attempts at impeachment at the county assembly level, amid a tenure characterized by disputes with MCAs and other county officials.
The County Public Accounts Committee (CPAC) has directed the Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, to arrest and present Samburu governor Jonathan Lelelit for skipping the Senate Committee after the issuance of a summons.
Since 2022, the Senate has processed five motions against three governors, with only one resulting in removal from office.
Ingonga told the committee that the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP) has been entering into Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with various investigative agencies to strengthen collaboration and build trust when handling sensitive cases.
The origins of the dispute trace back to October 2013, when the first Task Force Report recommended the transfer of devolved responsibilities. This position was reinforced by the 11th National and County Government Coordination Summit in December 2024. Senators argued that the persistence of these agencies in devolved activities has led to overlapping projects, including those funded by the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF).
Lead petitioner Zedekiah Adika, who traveled from Mombasa with fellow petitioners, stressed the CS Wahome's attendance was essential, noting that the ministry is the main implementing authority for structural upgrades. He also demanded that petitioners be reimbursed fully from the ministry’s budget if they had to return due to repeated absences.
The Social Health Authority, National Police Service Commission and the Directorate of Occupational Safety and Health Services were told to reconcile their figures after reports showed major inconsistencies.
Senators listed recent incidents involving Kenyans who have been tortured, killed or detained in Uganda, Tanzania and parts of the Middle East, saying these cases show a pattern of government inaction.
Appearing before the Senate on Wednesday, Kagwe said the leasing plan—already outlined in a Cabinet Memorandum he submitted—enjoys the full support of PPCK employees, who believe private-sector participation is essential to reviving the once-vibrant subsector.
The bill sets out strict rules prohibiting activities such as sex selection, selling embryos or gametes, and human cloning, with violators facing severe penalties. It also aligns with Article 43 (1)(a) of the Constitution, guaranteeing every Kenyan the right to the highest attainable standard of health.
Over the past three years, the commission has received 288 county-related graft cases from the Senate, exposing deep-rooted financial mismanagement in devolved units.