Elgeyo Marakwet Senator Kipchumba Murkomen saw his proposal for an 11-member select committee to probe former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu rejected in the Senate. Senators from the two rival factions have openly pushed for either an 11-member select committee or plenary routes when it suits their interest. SEE ALSO: Waiguru’s date with fate as Senate debates her impeachment“The past impeachments have left Kenyans asking if Senate is acting in full support of devolution as it should. That is not fair to the people of Kiambu and the delegations that we have in this House,” Sakaja said then. In the Waiguru case, Kirinyaga MPs, some avowed Deputy President William Ruto allies, have publicly declared their opposition against taking the committee route.

Source: Standard Digital June 16, 2020 17:37 UTC