The Speaker of the National Assembly Moses Wetangula wants the court to remove his name from a case challenging the procurement of 25 traffic cameras at an alleged cost of Sh 1.6 billion by the Ministry of Transport.
In the case, Law Society of Kenya (LSK) moved to court seeking accountability over the procurement process of the cameras arguing that it was conducted without transparency and in violation of public finance management laws.
However, Wetangula says his inclusion in the proceedings is a misjoinder and unnecessary, asserting that LSK has not demonstrated any identifiable stake or interest he holds in the matter.
“No prejudice shall be occasioned to any of the other parties by striking out the Speaker of the National Assembly as a party from these proceedings,” reads court papers.
Wetangula further says he does play any role in the said matter and has no legal or factual connection necessitating his participation.
He argues that LSK had not disclosed any reasonable cause of action against him in any way and thus his name should be struck out.
In their case, LSK has argued that the CS Transport procured 25 traffic cameras and related systems at an exorbitant cost of Sh 6.1 B in blatant violation of the law and without due diligence,public participation and transparency.
