The Senate County Public Accounts and Investments Committee (CPAIC) has unanimously elected Taita Taveta Senator Johnes Mwaruma as its new chairperson, replacing Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi.
Mwaruma takes over the leadership of the influential oversight committee from his Vihiga counterpart who had led it since 2022.
In a statement on Thursday, August 6, Mwaruma expressed gratitude to his fellow committee members for unanimously entrusting him with the leadership of the committee.
"Today I started my new role as Chairman of Public Investments and Special Funds Commitee after being unanimously elected. I thank the committee members for their Faith and Trust they have on me to lead them in the Committee," he wrote.
Mwaruma also thanked the people of Taita Taveta County for their continued support, saying their confidence in him over two terms had given him the experience needed to assume the new leadership role.
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He pledged to serve with diligence while seeking God's guidance in carrying out his responsibilities.
"I am equally thankful to the electorate of Taita Taveta County for electing me twice, making me garner enough experience to earn me this position. I pray to God for Wisdom and strength to serve diligently in this position," he added.
This development comes a week after Nominated Senator Crystal Asige broken her silence after she was removed from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport and Housing.
In a statement on Thursday, July 30, Asige said the committee had been the platform through which she pushed for policies on accessible transport, sustainable cities and the implementation of disability rights.
"They removed me from the Senate Committee on Roads, Transport & Housing where I champion inclusive transport and mobility, sustainable cities, and accessibility in the built environment for the rights of over 8 million persons with disabilities as provided for in the PWD Act of 2025," she wrote.
Asige also defended her record in Parliament, saying she has consistently attended the House and carried out her responsibilities diligently despite the challenges posed by her disability.
"Every day, I come to this house diligently to do my job, to execute the business of those I was brought here to represent, and I do it well despite my disability," she added.
Asige concluded by saying she would not be discouraged by the latest developments, adding that even if her removal was meant to punish her, she believes difficult moments can ultimately lead to greater opportunities.
"If this is punishment by the leadership - so be it, but one thing that people ought to know is that God has a knack for turning a bad situation into a glorious occasion," she further said.
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