Senate · Afternoon Sitting

The committee interrogated Hon. Kiprotich Rogony about the unaddressed Ksh9 million and his failure to lodge statements or referrals to the EACC, while counsel highlighted prior impeachment complaints and pressed for concrete action. The Speaker intervened to curb evasiveness, underscoring the need for clear, timely answers. The Senate witness, Mr. Elias Mutuma, repeatedly questioned Hon. Martin Cheruiyot about his endorsement of a report on fictitious payments, probing whether he supports holding the Governor accountable. Cheruiyot affirmed endorsement of the report’s recommendations but denied targeting the Governor, resulting in a confrontational exchange. The Senate examined Hon. Martin Cheruiyot, who affirmed that 18 MCAs signed an affidavit stating they did not vote for a motion and that four of them were alleged to have been impersonated in the voting process. He detailed complaints lodged with the Directorate of Criminal Investigations regarding unauthorized use of his credentials and a collective letter from 18 members seeking investigation. The questioning focused on the authenticity of documents and the extent of alleged voting irregularities.