Senate · Afternoon Sitting

Mr. Dennis Mokaya Misati testified that his family’s life‑savings were lost after a failed business sale and that he subsequently gave money to the Deputy Governor, seeking a refund that has not been received. He described the personal and marital strain, including a miscarriage, and detailed complaints lodged with a County Assembly member and the Ethics and Anti‑Corruption Commission, which summoned a water company CEO. The Senate proceedings included a request for a brief pause for the witness’s emotional state and procedural questioning by the counsel and Senator Khalwale. The Senate’s afternoon sitting featured counsel for the Deputy Governor interrogating witness Mr. Dennis Mokaya Misati about a complaint to the EACC, an alleged facilitation payment, and the lack of supporting documents. The questioning focused on timelines, sources of information, and whether the payment constituted a bribe, with the temporary speaker curbing the duration of the exchange. Senators, led by counsel Mr. Katwa Kigen, interrogated Ms. Lucy Wahito about inconsistencies in the interview dates for the Commercial Manager position, probing whether the dates were altered from 15 May to 25‑26 May 2023. The questioning also focused on the board’s scoring methodology, the appointment of independent members by the county shareholders (Nyamira and Gusii), and the overall governance structure linking the board to the governor. The exchange was largely confrontational and highlighted concerns over procedural transparency.