Senate · Morning Sitting

Senators interrogated Hon. Mwengi Mutuse about the alleged links between the Deputy President, his sons, and a series of companies implicated in shareholding and money‑laundering controversies, raising concerns of oath breaches and political responsibility. The discussion also touched on procedural aspects of impeachment, the relevance of prior cases involving the late Governor Nderitu Gachagua, and the legal thresholds for holding multiple directorships. The Senate hearing examined serious allegations that the Deputy President accumulated Kshs5.2 billion in unexplained assets through properties such as Treetops Hotel, Olive Gardens and Vipingo Beach Resort, with witness Hon. Mwengi Mutuse presenting evidence of possible money‑laundering and abuse of office. Senators interrogated the lack of transparent procurement, missing loan documentation and the Deputy President’s explanations, while counsel for the Deputy President sought clarification. The debate underscored concerns over corruption, procurement integrity and broader security implications. The Senate hearing focused on the termination of a KEMSA tender, with the witness confirming that the cancellation complied with the Procurement Act and Global Fund guidelines. Questions probed the evaluation of bidders, the eventual procurement of nets through Global Fund intervention, and the reported financial impact on KEMSA. The committee noted no loss of public funds despite KEMSA incurring procurement fees.