Senate · Morning Sitting

The witness confirmed that electronic voting was limited to an 11‑minute window approved by the Speaker, with no activity recorded beyond that period and any login attempts outside the window blocked. He also explained that two County Assembly members lacked Integrated Payroll and Personnel Database (IPPD) numbers, so their national IDs were used instead for all functions. The exchange highlighted procedural concerns about voting extensions and personnel data management. The witness, Mr. Elisha Ongoya, testified that documents related to the Roads Department in Kericho County were falsified to create false issues for payment, highlighting double payments of retention fees. Senators and Hon. Albert Kipkoech interrogated him on specific table references, RTGS registers, and the nature of the payments, seeking clarification on how the alleged over‑payments occurred. Hon. Albert Kipkoech cross‑examined witness Mr. Katwa Kigen on the County Governments Act, the recommendation process to the County Public Service Board, and whether the Governor was given a chance to answer concerns before impeachment. The witness argued the County Assembly lacks the mandate to invite the Governor except through impeachment, leading to a tense and repetitive exchange.