The Senate yesterday dismissed bribery claims by businessman Francis Mburu that some members solicited Sh100 million during investigations on the controversial Ruaraka land. The Powers and Privileges Committee chaired by Speaker Kenneth Lusaka said affidavits by Mburu were filed outside the period given by the team that probed the matter. Read: Francis Mburu arrested over Ruaraka land Sh1.5b paymentsKajwang chairs the County Public Accounts Committee that investigated the matter while Linturi and Wamatangi are members. Mburu was expected to file his affidavit with Clerk Jeremiah Nyegeye by October 5, but submitted the claims on October 19. Kajwang thanked the committee for absolving his team, saying the allegations were meant to intimidate his committee from carrying out its mandate.

Source: The Star November 15, 2018 21:22 UTC