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Kenyan CS Mithika Linturi Faces Impeachment for Breaching Article 153(2)

May 2, 2024, 09:14 AM

Kenyan Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi is facing calls for resignation and potential impeachment due to allegations of breaching Article 153 (2) of the constitution and involvement in a scandal concerning the distribution of fake fertilizer through a government subsidy program managed by NCPB. The controversy has elicited strong reactions from various MPs, with some defending Linturi, arguing that the issues predate his tenure and were addressed during his vetting process. Others, however, highlight the severity of the allegations, comparing the potential fallout to the Golden Berg scandal. The motion for Linturi's ouster was approved by Wetang'ula, and debates in parliament have underscored the deep divisions on how to handle the accusations and Linturi's accountability, with calls for action from President Ruto.