National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has filed a petition to remove his name from a case challenging the procurement of 25 cameras at the alleged cost of Ksh.1.6 billion.
The case, which was filed by the Law Society of Kenya (LSK), sought accountability over the procurement process, arguing that it was conducted without transparency and in violation of public finance management laws.
The speaker, on the other hand, argued that his inclusion in the proceedings was unnecessary as LSK had not demonstrated any interest regarding him in the matter.
“No prejudice shall be occasioned to any of the parties by striking out the Speaker of the National Assembly as a part from these proceedings”, the court document read.
Wetangula also argued that his inclusion in the case was ‘contrary to the principles of fair and expeditious determination’ since he was not involved in the procurement process.
“The petitioners have wrongly joined the Speaker of the National Assembly in these proceedings without establishing any legal or factual claim against the Speaker to warrant his involvement in this matter. The speaker of the National Assembly has no involvement in the matter, and his continued retention in this matter is prejudicial and contrary to the principles of fair and expeditious determination”.
He therefore noted that the exclusion of his name would be of little to no consequence.
“No prejudice shall be occasioned to any of the parties by striking out the Speaker of the National Assembly as a party from these pleadings”, Wetangula noted.
The speaker now wants the case to be mentioned before Tuesday, when the petition will be heard.
