National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has approved a motion tabled by Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka seeking to impeach Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
Speaking on Tuesday, April 30 at the house, Wetang’ula said the proposed motion by Wamboka meets the requirements of the constitution in dismissing a Cabinet Secretary from office.
“Honourable Members, consequently, I find that the proposed Motion by the Member for Bumula, meets the requirements of Article 152(6) of the Constitution and Standing Order 66 as to form and the threshold required for a Member to move a motion for dismissal of a Cabinet Secretary,” Wetang’ula stated.
Linturi is being accused of gross violations of the provisions of the Constitution or any other law, committing crimes under national law, and gross misconduct.
Wetang’ula said the motion to impeach CS Linturi would be discussed on Thursday, May 2, 2024, in the morning session.
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“The Clerk is hereby directed to publish the special motion for the dismissal of the CS for Agriculture and Livestock department in the order paper for Thursday, 2nd May 2024 in the manner contemplated under standing order 66(3) for consideration by the House during the morning sitting that day, which has been agreed upon by the House Business Committee,” Wetangula stated.
MPs will have seven days to consider the impeachment motion against CS Linturi.
If the motion is supported by one-third of the MPs, the house is required to appoint a select committee of 11 members to investigate the allegations within 10 days.
“If the select committee report finds that the allegations are unsubstantiated, no further proceedings are to be taken. However, if the select committee report finds that the allegations are substantiated, the House is required to afford the Cabinet Secretary an opportunity to be heard; and vote whether to approve the resolution requiring dismissal of the Cabinet Secretary,” Wetang’ula added.
