Ojaamong grilled by the Senate

Busia Governor Sospeter Ojaamong has appeared before the Senate to answer questions about county finances. He was summoned by the County Public Accounts and Investment Committee over audit queries. Ojaamong’s appearance on Wednesday came a day after Kisumu’s Jack Ranguma honoured summons by the Senate. Many governors have been arguing that the Senate does not have authority to question them. Ojaamong explained how Sh29 million was spent. Out of the money, Sh19.5 million refurbished his office while the rest was paid in expenses to county staff. Auditor General Edward Ouko had accused the...