Nairobi, May 8 -- A showdown looms in Parliament today as the impeachment trial of embattled Agriculture Cabinet Sectary Mithika Linturi begins.

And already, Bumula MP Jack Wamboka, the sponsor of the motion being considered by a 10-member committee of the National Assembly, has alleged his life is in danger.

As the committee chaired by Marsabit Woman Rep Naomi Waqo gets down to consider the case against the CS, they are also expected to pronounce themselves of the issue of the MP's security and preliminary objections raised by the CS's lawyers.

During the pre-trial hearing on Tuesday, Mr Wamboka said he had been forced to enhance his security.

"I have been followed by unmarked cars and unknown people; it is not easy but I will soldie...