ODM MPs Set Motion Impeachment Plan Targeting CS Njuguna Ndung’u
Members of Parliament belonging to the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) have initiated a strategy to impeach Treasury Cabinet Secretary Njunguna Ndungu due to the prolonged delay in releasing the National Government Constituencies Development Funds (NG-CDF).
These lawmakers have cautioned that they have gathered signatures to request National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula to convene a special session for the discussion of the impeachment motion.
“We have already appended our signatures to the petition fronted by our whip Mark Mwenje, and through the coordination of MP Otiende Amollo (Rarieda) and the leadership of the house,” Matungulu MP Steven Mule stated on Wednesday, January 17.
As per Mule’s statement, the funds scheduled for disbursement by December 20, 2023, had not been deposited into constituency accounts as assured by Cabinet Secretary Ndungu.
The Members of Parliament additionally presented two conditions to the Cabinet Secretary, stating that he must either expedite the release of the funds or be prepared to undergo impeachment proceedings.
Mule emphasized that the delayed funds have significantly hindered the operations of constituencies, particularly impacting reopened schools.
“We need to be able to get back to the constituency and assist parents and students who are getting back to school. We are not going to delay in this war,” Mbule stated.
On January 16, Kathiani MP Robert Mbui announced his readiness to support a petition for the impeachment of the Cabinet Secretary if the funds were not released promptly. Meanwhile, the government asserted that the money had already been disbursed to the constituency accounts.
Ndindi Nyoro, the chairperson of the Budget and Appropriations Committee in Parliament, also confirmed that the funds earmarked for bursaries within the NG-CDF allocation would be released before students commence their first term.
Cabinet Secretary Ndungu downplayed the impeachment plans, stating that the reasons put forth for his removal were not explicitly outlined in the Constitution.
“You cannot be removed from office unless one has violated the constitution. Lack of money is not a constitutional violation,” the CS stated in an interview with the media.
“Indeed, you should be asking the MPs that since they are the lawmakers, what violation of the law or constitution is evident,” he added.
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ODM MPs Set Motion Impeachment Plan Targeting CS Njuguna Ndung’u
