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National Assembly approves motion to kick out CS Mithika Linturi

Mithika Linturi

Cabinet Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Mithika Linturi.

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By  Samwel Owino

Reporter

Nation Media Group

The National Assembly Thursday approved a motion to dismiss Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi.

A total of 149 MPs voted in favour of the motion, while 36 voted against. Three MPs abstained.

An 11-member select committee will now be formed and has 10 days to report on the allegations against the CS.

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If the allegations are unfounded, no further action will be taken.

If the allegations are substantiated by the committee, the CS is given the opportunity to defend himself against the charges and the House votes to either approve or reject the resolution.

If the House votes to uphold the Committee's decision, the Speaker will present the House's decision to the President, who will dismiss the Cabinet Secretary.

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