I’m Not Eyeing Nairobi Governor Seat – Sifuna
Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has denied allegations suggesting his interest in the Nairobi County governorship.
During his interview on Spice FM on Thursday, Sifuna reiterated that he is simply fulfilling his duties as a senator and has not initiated any premature campaign activities.
“I have said it publicly, I am not interested in being governor of Nairobi. I am happy with the job that I have been given as Senator of Nairobi,” Sifuna said.
Senator Sifuna stated that the summons directed at Governor Johnson Sakaja to appear before the Senate is not an act of witch-hunt.
“It is not a witch-hunt against anybody if I request that so and so appear before a certain committee or before the full house,” Sifuna said.
He stated that Senate summons aren’t meant for discussing trivial issues, emphasizing that fulfilling a senator’s oversight duty is a significant responsibility.
Sifuna mentioned during the energy committee meeting that they intend to question Sakaja regarding the Mradi explosion.
Similarly, during the housing committee meeting, his input was sought to address inquiries concerning the urban revitalization initiative.
Additionally, the Senate expressed a desire to question Sakaja regarding the Auditor General’s findings when they called him to appear before the public accounts committee.
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“When he fails to appear, he is impeding the capacity of the Senate to do its oversight job. We want to sit down with Sakaja. We understand that some of the issues happened before he was governor,” he said.
Sifuna clarified that the House is merely seeking to grasp the concerns raised, asserting that it’s customary for governors to testify before Parliamentary Committees.
Sakaja has been fined Sh1 million for allegedly snubbing Senate summons.
On Tuesday, Sakaja said he had appeared before the Senate more than his predecessors blaming the skipping on scheduling.
“The Senate was aware of my trip last week, it is a normal trip. The Professionals Association knows where City Hall is and I’m always available to meet them,” he said.
“I think it is a matter of scheduling, I have gone to the Senate more than 11 times and more than any governor in the last year.”
Sakaja said he has missed only two or three sessions out of the 14 summons served.
“All communication is official, is just that they sensationalize a meeting that is missed.”
I’m Not Eyeing Nairobi Governor Seat – Sifuna
