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Nairobi - Governor Johnson Sakaja has defended his actions after failing to appear before the Senate Energy Committee.
In a statement on Thursday, April 11, Nairobi senator Edwin Sifuna revealed the county boss had failed to appear for questions on the Mradi gas explosion.
He said the Senate had opted to fine Sakaja another KSh 500,000 and called on Inspector General of Police Japhet Koome to arrest him.
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"The Senate Energy Committee looking into the Mradi gas explosion in Embakasi has resolved to fine Governor Sakaja another KSh 500,000 and requested the IG of Police to arrest and present him to the committee on 25th April 2024. He failed to appear again this morning," Sifuna said.
In response to the latest fine, Sakaja stated that he respects summons to the Senate since they are mandated by the Kenyan Constitution.
The county boss pointed out that it was ironic the lawmakers who said he was out of the country were questioning his whereabouts.
"Appearing before the Senate is a constitutional requirement which I take seriously. It is the same members who announced that I was out of the country on Monday who are now up in arms that I am away.
I have appeared severally and will continue to do so. I have no reasons not to answer to respond to any questions raised on Mradi or FY 20-22 audits. Sensationalizing a rescheduling and making the Senate appear as if it acts in vain is what belittles the house. Many appearances by other invitees have been rescheduled due to travel, infirmity or prior booked official engagements," he said.
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