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Senate unveils 11-member commitee to decide Sonko's fate

 

Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko will face an 11-member committee to defend himself against allegations fronted by MCAs if senators approve the formation of the panel.

The Senate Business Committee released the proposed names of members to sit in the committee moments before the senators convene for a special sitting to consider the governor's ouster.

The proposed members are

  • Samson Cherargei (Nandi)
  •  Charles Kibiru (Kirinyaga)
  • Hargura Godana (Marsabit)
  •  Abdullahi Ali (Wajir)
  • Alice Milgo (nominated)
  • Christine Zawadi (nominated)
  •  Okongo Omogeni (Nyamira)
  • Mohammed Faki (Mombasa)
  • Judith Pareno (nominated)
  • Petronilla Were (nominated)
  • Fred Outa (Kisumu)

Should the house approve the formation of the committee, they will investigate the charges against the governor and file a report to the House within 10 days.

Sonko is accused of abuse of office, a gross violation of the Constitution and gross misconduct.

His refusal to assent to the budget was at the centre of the impeachment.

Sonko declined to approve the budget, saying there was no way MCAs could allocate NMS Sh27 billion out of the Sh37.5 billion budget.

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