Kakamega Senator Bonny Khalwale has subtly expressed support for the impeachment of Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.
He observed that should the MPs proceed to impeach the CS, this would be a good opportunity for President William Ruto to reshuffle his Cabinet.
“By impeaching CS Mithika Linturi, the National Assembly has handed the President the perfect opportunity to reorganise his Cabinet,” he said.
The move, he added, will also demonstrate Ruto's commitment to the fight against corruption,potentially signaling a shift in political alliances and priorities.
Khalwale further extended gratitude to the mover of the impeachment motion, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka.
“Congratulations. Kenya is happy,” he said on X.
MPs Thursday voted to form a select committee to investigate the conduct of Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi.
A total of 149 members voted in favour while 36 rejected it.
Three of the members abstained from voting.
During the special debate, a third of the 349 members were required to vote for the motion to move to the next level.
This translates to 116 members.
Names of nominees to the 11-member committee that will probe the charges leveled against Linturi have already been tabled in Parliament.
The nominees were picked according to the numerical strength of parties in the House.
Kenya Kwanza, which is the majority side, submitted six names, Azimio four while Jubilee one.
Those from Kenya Kwanza are Naomi Waqo (Marsabit woman rep), Samuel Chepkonga (Ainabkoi), George Murungara (Tharaka), Jane Maina (Kirinyaga woman rep) Moses Injendi (Malava) and Kassim Tandaza (Matuga).
Those from Azimio are Robert Mbui (Kathiani), TJ Kajwang (Ruaraka), Catherine Omanyo (Busia woman rep) and Yusuf Farah (Wajir West).Rachael Nyamai (Kitutu South) represents Jubilee party.
If approved, the committee will be required to consoider the charges against Linturi and table its report to the House within 10 days.
