Reporter Nation Media Group
The National Assembly Thursday approved amotion to dismiss Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
A total of 149 MPs voted in favour of the motion, while 36 voted against. Three MPs abstained.
An 11-member select committee will now be formed and has 10 days to report on the allegations against the CS.
Linturi ranked worst performing CS in Tifa poll Linturis hour of reckoning as MPs debate impeachment bidIf the allegations are unfounded, no further action will be taken.
If the allegations are substantiated by the committee, the CS is given the opportunity to defend himself against the charges and the House votes to either approve or reject the resolution.
If the House votes to uphold the Committee's decision, the Speaker will present the House's decision to the President, who will dismiss the Cabinet Secretary.
Ruto names Kenyas new CDF The position was left vacant following the death of General Francis Ogolla. Linturi ranked worst performing CS in Tifa poll He is the only CS with Grade E, according to the Tifa Research opinion poll.
