Senate · Morning Sitting

Senate members repeatedly questioned witness Joseph Misati about whether the Deputy Governor was to use his position to secure a recruitment job for the witness’s son, accusing him of evasiveness. Counsel and the Deputy Speaker urged clear yes/no answers, expressing frustration over the lack of direct responses. The exchange highlighted concerns over possible nepotism and the need for accountability in public recruitment processes. Counsel for the County Assembly interrogated witness Joseph Misati about a Ksh 500,000 loan from the Deputy Governor, questioning its intended purpose, alleged overseas travel, and requests to secure jobs for individuals such as Dennis and Lucy at GWASCO. Misati repeatedly claimed lack of awareness, while the counsel pressed for clarification, highlighting concerns over possible misuse of public funds and nepotistic practices. The exchange underscored oversight scrutiny of county officials’ financial and staffing decisions. The Deputy Speaker and the County Assembly counsel interrogated witness Mr. Joseph Misati about a Kshs251,000 payment made during a social feast on 28 May, probing the purpose of the payment, the role of his son Dennis, and discrepancies in his affidavit. The exchange focused on alleged financial mismanagement and the routing of funds to Deputy Governor Robert Monda, revealing tension and criticism of the witness’s explanations.