Thursday, May 9, 2024 – Embattled Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi is going through hell as far as his looming impeachment is concerned.
Speaking before an 11-member committee hearing the
impeachment motion against him, Linturi noted that he has been through a painful
journey in life ever since an impeachment motion was brought against him.
He termed his woes as an occupational hazard that comes
with his job.
"Whatever I've gone through for a number of years which is also manifesting itself here is not something I would wish on any human being.
"It has been a long painful journey. When I thought I had gone through
that kind of trauma, the motion is here with the same stories that I've been
trying to fight for years," Linturi said.
"It is very painful for me because when I took over the Ministry the country was in a crisis, we didn't have food, we were trying to import food.
"We produced 67 million bags within the first year.
"I will soldier on because this is what I would call occupational hazard, it comes with the job I'm doing but remember members, I sat on that side for 15 years, you may also cross to this side.
"So, as you decide on this matter, please do justice."
Linturi, who denied any wrongdoing, lamented that his case
has been linked to personal cases of love and affection, relating to his
previous relationship.
"We have been wondering, and we have read and read this motion with a lot of keenness. And we've been left wondering why we are here.
"Of course, we know a simple answer that there's a motion before the house and it
was sent to this committee to investigate," Linturi added.
"Here's why we've been wondering why we are here.
"The
motion before you has three allegations, allegation number one relates to the
Constitution, allegation number two relates to alleged crimes at the national
law which unfortunately the evidence given, is the evidence that arises from
personal cases about love and affection."
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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