This archive report was first published on 22 August 2019.
Published on August 22, 2019, Machakos Governor Alfred Mutua has urged National Assembly Majority Leader Aden Duale to recuse himself from the ongoing mediation talks between the National Assembly and the Senate over the division of revenue.
According to Mutua, Duale's hard-line stance on the revenue row makes his presence in the talks ineffective. The county boss believes that Duale's stance is derailing hopes of a compromise between the Senate and the National Assembly, resulting in more suffering for citizens.
Dr. Mutua stated, 'We have noticed, and it is in the public domain, that National Assembly Leader Aden Duale has taken hard-line positions and publicly declared his stance. We respect him but feel that as the Majority Leader, the negotiations are not at his stage yet. His presence is not helping but perpetuating differences as Kenyans suffer and die.'
Mutua requested National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi to find a replacement for Duale in the negotiating team 'so that the National Assembly Majority leader can concentrate on other important national and parliamentary business the way the Senate Majority leader is doing.'
The 'Maendeleo Chap Chap' leader emphasized the need for an urgent solution and consensus in the ongoing revenue row, stating that 'an agreement is vital if development is to be enhanced and the Kenyan economy supported to roll back poverty.'
