Speaker Kingi Petitioned After Khalwale Physically Confronts County Official
The incident took place on Friday, October 3, during Khalwale's visit to Kakmega...
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Kakamega Senator Boni Khalwale is facing criticism and calls for investigation after physically confronting Kakamega County Executive Committee Member for Finance, Benjamin Andama. The incident occurred on Friday, October 3, during an oversight visit by the Senate's Devolution Committee.
- Kakamega Governor Fernandes Barasa has petitioned Senate Speaker Amason Kingi to investigate Khalwale’s actions.
- The confrontation involved Khalwale shoving Andama amidst allegations of sabotaging county development.
- Barasa condemned Khalwale's conduct as "regrettable and abhorrent" and demanded justice for Andama, emphasizing the need to protect the integrity of public officers and county governance.
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