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"We are stronger than obstacles. Going forward, nothing will distract us from serving and delivering development to the...
04/12/2025

"We are stronger than obstacles. Going forward, nothing will distract us from serving and delivering development to the people of Nyamira County" -Governor Amos Nyaribo.

UPDATE Deputy President and UDA Party Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki met 60 Kenya Kwanza MPs from Embu, Meru, Thara...
03/12/2025

UPDATE
Deputy President and UDA Party Deputy Party Leader Kithure Kindiki met 60 Kenya Kwanza MPs from Embu, Meru, Tharaka Nithi, Murang'a, Nyeri, Nyandarua, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Laikipia, Nakuru, Nairobi and Lamu Counties, and thanked them for their dedication, commitment and teamwork that resulted in the election of Leo Wamuthende of UDA as the Mbeere North Constituency Member of Parliament.

The meeting reviewed the progress of key development projects and programmes across their constituencies and agreed on clear mechanisms to fast-track the completion of ongoing initiatives for the benefit of the Kenyan people.

UDA Party National Chairperson and Embu County Governor Cecily Mbarire, together with National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah, were present.

BREAKING NEWS:NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO OFF THE HOOK Senators have voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by...
03/12/2025

BREAKING NEWS:
NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO OFF THE HOOK
Senators have voted to uphold a preliminary objection raised by Nyamira Governor Amos Kimwomi Nyaribo, effectively halting the impeachment proceedings against him.

The decision means the case will not proceed to a full hearing.

A total of 38 Senators voted in favour of the Motion, while only four opposed it.

At the start of Wednesday morning’s sitting, during the hearing on the proposed removal of the Governor from office, Governor Nyaribo’s legal team raised two preliminary objections.

They argued that the impeachment Motion dated 11 November 2025 did not meet the constitutional and statutory thresholds required for such proceedings. Counsel submitted that the purported resolution to impeach the Governor was invalid and incompetent, having failed to satisfy the mandatory provisions of Article 181 of the Constitution and Section 33 of the County Governments Act.

In the second objection, the Governor’s legal team, led by Mr Elias Mutuma, argued that the concept of proxy voting was alien to the law, illegal and null and void. They contended that attempts to justify discrepancies in the vote count through claims of proxy voting were legally untenable and only compounded what they described as proceedings founded on fraud, forgery and misrepresentation.

The Governor’s team insisted that only 19 Members of the County Assembly were physically present in the chamber during the vote, yet the Assembly recorded 23 votes in favour of the impeachment Motion, an outcome they termed numerically impossible, improper and fraudulent.

They further argued that the County Assembly’s position that three existing vacancies reduced the Assembly’s membership from 35 to 32 was legally flawed and illogical.

Responding to the objections, Counsel for the County Assembly maintained that proxy voting had been done appropriately and that proxy letters were available as evidence of the delegation.

They argued that although proxy voting was not expressly provided for in the Assembly’s standing orders, the Speaker had exercised discretion under Standing Order No. 1 to allow it.

Before voting on the Motion, Senators delivered various submissions, with most emphasising the importance of ensuring justice for the Governor, the County Assembly and the people of Nyamira County
-SOURCE PARLIAMENT OF KENYA

UPDATE PS TVET Esther Muoria today joined the Chief Guest, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Kosk...
03/12/2025

UPDATE
PS TVET Esther Muoria today joined the Chief Guest, the Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service, Mr. Felix Koskei at the 6th Graduation Ceremony of The Kitale National Polytechnic,where 3,046 skilled graduands were awarded diplomas and certificates ready to contribute to Kenya’s development.

In his address, Mr. Koskei encouraged TVET institutions to continue strengthening industry-focused skills and emphasized the importance of full compliance with Ethics and Governance Protocols (EGP) as a reflection of institutional integrity.

His message aligns strongly with the commitment to building a skilled and ethical workforce for the country.

Muoria reaffirmed the progress made through curriculum reforms, industry partnerships.

She also urged the Polytechnic to strive to maintain a zero-fault audit record and encouraged continued excellence, innovation and accountability across all TVET institutions.

UPDATE NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO DENIES ALL CHARGES LEVELLED AGAINST HIMNyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo has den...
03/12/2025

UPDATE
NYAMIRA GOVERNOR AMOS NYARIBO DENIES ALL CHARGES LEVELLED AGAINST HIM
Nyamira County Governor Amos Nyaribo has denied all charges brought against him by the Nyamira County Assembly.

Appearing before the Senate plenary on the first day of hearings into his proposed removal from office through impeachment, Governor Nyaribo denied all accusations as read to him by the Senate Deputy Clerk, Mr Mohamed Ali.

In the first charge, Governor Nyaribo is accused of engaging in, endorsing and supporting the unlawful and unconstitutional Bunge Mashinani initiative, giving illegal assent to the Nyamira County Supplementary Appropriation Bill, 2024, and making an unlawful appointment of Dr Peris Nyaboke Oroko, also known as Peris Mongare, as a County Executive Committee Member.

It is further alleged that the Governor illegally appointed members of the Municipal Boards of Nyamira and Keroka, unlawfully constituted a Selection Panel for the County Public Service Board (CPSB) and failed to appoint the Chairperson, Secretary and Members of the CPSB.

The County Assembly also accuses Governor Nyaribo of failing to deliver the State of the County Address and Annual Reports and of failing to comply with court orders regarding the appointment of Mr Clive Ogwora to the County Executive Committee.

On the charge of abuse of office, the Assembly faults the Governor for conducting staff recruitment without budgetary provision, influencing irregular appointments of senior human resource officials and enriching himself through irregular salary arrears.

Members of the Assembly further cite a payroll fraud syndicate that allegedly resulted in the loss of public funds, the Governor’s involvement in dual appointments outside the lawful establishment, and the usurpation of the powers of the Auditor-General and the CPSB.

Governor Nyaribo is also accused of unlawfully suspending the Secretary of the CPSB.

The Senate is set to consider and determine a Preliminary Objection, a decision that will determine whether the proceedings continue or are halted. The Governor’s side has already raised an objection seeking to stop the process, arguing that the impeachment does not meet the required threshold.

Through his legal team, led by Advocate Elias Mutuma, the Governor has urged Senators not to allow the Motion to proceed.

“What you have is a lifeless Motion that cannot be entertained. Senators have many important matters to attend to rather than deal with this stillborn issue,” submitted Mr Mutuma.

However, the County Assembly’s legal team, led by Senior Counsel Katwa Kigen, dismissed the objection and appealed to Senators to allow the Motion to proceed.

“It is our argument that you allow the Motion to proceed, as the impeachment attained the required threshold,” submitted Mr Kigen.

Speaker Kingi will issue a ruling on the Preliminary Objection during Wednesday afternoon’s sitting.
-PARLIAMENT

AUDIT REPORT UNCOVERS THE ROT AT MAMA NGINA GIRLS IN MOMBASA COUNTYBY CHAMPION INVESTIGATIVE TEAMReview of audit report ...
03/12/2025

AUDIT REPORT UNCOVERS THE ROT AT MAMA NGINA GIRLS IN MOMBASA COUNTY
BY CHAMPION INVESTIGATIVE TEAM
Review of audit report at Mama Ngina Girls High school in Mombasa revealed a worrying trend of non-compliance, with the school submitting inaccurate student data to the National Education Management Information System (NEMIS).
ACCURACY OF STUDENT ENROLLMENT DATA
According to the latest audit report,the enrolment records revealed that the number of students as per NEMIS module and School register reflected an excess of 254 students in the NEMIS system.
The variance resulted from failure by the school to update the students who had been transferred to other schools in the NEMIS system.
As a result, the School received over disbursement from the Ministry of Education amounting to Kshs.564,837.
INACCURATE SCHOOL FUND INCOME - PARENTS CONTRIBUTION
The statement of receipts and payments and the financial statements reflects Kshs.78,649,614 being the School fund income contributed by the parents while the same item is reflected as Kshs.74,707,928 under the statement of cashflow.
The resulting variance of Kshs.3,941,686 was not reconciled.
In the circumstances, the accuracy of the School fund income amount of Kshs.78,649,614 could not be confirmed.
INACCURATE INFRASTRUCTURE EXPENSES
The statement of receipts and payments and Note 8 to the financial statements reflect payments for infrastructure amount of Kshs.102,488,033.
The infrastructure payments differ with amount reflected in the statement of Cashflows of Kshs.115,524,840 being acquisition of assets /infrastructure during the period under review. Significant accounting policies specifies the School recognizes all expenses when the event occurs and the related cash has been paid by the School.
The variance of Kshs.13,036,807 between the two financial statements balances was not explained or reconciled.
In the circumstances, the accuracy and completeness of infrastructure expenses of
Kshs.102,488,033 could not be confirmed.
BOARDING AND SCHOOL FUND PAYMENTS
The statement of receipts and payments and the financial statements reflects Kshs.90,419,146 being the boarding and school fund payments from parents'
contributions while the same item is shown as Kshs.83,772,224 under the statement of cashflow.
Significant accounting policies Note 10.2 specifies the school recognizes
BOARDING AND SCHOOL FUND PAYMENTS
The statement of receipts and payments and Note 9 to the financial statements reflects Kshs.90,419,146 being the boarding and school fund payments from parents' contributions while the same item is shown as Kshs.83,772,224 under the statement of cashflow.
Significant accounting policies Note 10.2 specifies the school recognizes expenditure arising from operations when the event occurs irrespective of receipt of cash.
The resulting variance of Kshs.6,646,922 between the two financial statements balances was not reconciled and the accrued expenditure details provided.
In the circumstances, the accuracy and validity of the boarding and School funds
payments of Kshs.90,419,146 could not be confirmed.
NON-DISCLOSURE OF STOCK/LNVENTORY OF TEXT BOOKS
The annual report and financial statements on other important disclosures - Note 19 reflects stock/inventory balance of Kshs.1,396,869.
However, text books were not included in this balance.
In the circumstances, the accuracy and completeness of inventory balance of
Kshs.1,396,869 could not be confirmed.
MISALLOCATION OF MISCELLANEOUS INCOME
The statement of receipts and payments and Note 5 to the financial statements reflects miscellaneous income of Kshs.10,331,273.
Review of the documents provided for audit revealed that interest income of Kshs.627,521 was generated from on call fixed deposits.
However, the interest income was classified as Government grant for infrastructure and not included in miscellaneous income.
In the circumstances, the accuracy and completeness of miscellaneous income of
Kshs.10,331,273 could not be confirmed.
In the circumstances, the School Management was in breach of the law.
LONG OUTSTANDING STUDENT ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLES
The statement of assets and liabilities and Note 13 to the financial statements reflects accounts receivables amount of Kshs.11,842,757 (Kshs.9,415,908 - 2022-2023).
The amount is due from fees arrears of Kshs.'1 1,259,577, other non-fees receivables of Kshs.499,680 and RD cheques of Kshs.83,500.
Ageing analysis of the receivables indicates that an amount of Kshs.3,858,785 had been overdue for over 3 years.
Management has not shown measures put in place to ensure the unpaid amount is
collected and banked promptly.
In the circumstances, the recoverability of the students' receivables amounting to
Kshs.11,842,757 could not be confirmed.
DELAYED COMPLETION OF SCHOOL PERIMETER WALL
The statement of receipts and payments and Note B to the financial statements reflect
payments for infrastructure of Kshs.102,488,033.
Included in the amount is payments for construction of classrooms of Kshs.96,763,787. Records reviewed revealed that the payments included costs of construction of a School boundary wall which was awarded to a local contractor at a contract sum of Kshs.37,905,000.
The contractor took over the site on 21 November,2023 and works were expected to be completed within three (3) months.
However, physical verification in April 2025 revealed the works were not competed.
Management response on the delayed completion of the project indicated the construction works was at 1318 meters or 49o/o of the boundary wall complete while 327 meters not complete.
The contractor had been paid Kshs.11,100,00 or 29o/o of the contract sum.
Further, due to the security exposure resulting from non-completion of the boundary wall, the School had continued to incur Kshs.84,000 per month for security reinforcements by the Kenya Police.

UPDATE:SENATOR MUTINDA SEEKS EXPLANATION ON SHORTAGE OF DEXAMETHASONE AND SURFACTANT DRUGSSenator Tabitha Mutinda (nomin...
03/12/2025

UPDATE:
SENATOR MUTINDA SEEKS EXPLANATION ON SHORTAGE OF DEXAMETHASONE AND SURFACTANT DRUGS
Senator Tabitha Mutinda (nominated ) has raised alarm over a growing shortage of dexamethasone and surfactant drugs in public health facilities across the country.
While seeking a statement from the Senate Standing Committee on Health, the senator termed the situation a national concern, noting that the shortage is putting pregnant women and newborns at heightened risk.
Senator Mutinda emphasized that dexamethasone is critical in managing imminent preterm birth, accelerating fetal lung maturity and significantly improving neonatal survival rates. Surfactant, on the other hand, is administered to preterm infants shortly after delivery to support lung function and prevent fatal complications.
“The absence of these drugs in our public hospitals exposes vulnerable mothers and infants to preventable dangers. We must urgently establish why the supply chain has collapsed and what corrective measures are being taken,” she stated.
Senator Mutinda reiterated that safeguarding maternal health remains a constitutional obligation and urged the Senate to prioritize accountability within the national medical supply system.
-PARLIAMENT

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR.GENERAL ON MWINGI LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 2024 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUIUN...
03/12/2025

REPORT OF THE AUDITOR.GENERAL ON MWINGI LEVEL 4 HOSPITAL FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE, 2024 - COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF KITUI
UNSUPPORTED REVENUE FROM EXCHANGE TRANSACTIONS
The statement of financial performance reflects revenue from rendering of services - medical service income of Kshs.111,711,285 as disclosed in the financial statements.
However, the bank and pay bill statements were not provided for audit review.
In the circumstances, the accuracy of rendering of services-medical service income of Kshs. 1 11 ,7 11 ,285 could not be confirmed.
STOCK-OUTS OF ESSENTIAL MEDICAL SUPPLIES
The statement of financial position and as disclosed in the financial statements reflects inventories of Kshs.23, 919,106.
Review of the Hospital's stock cards for controlling stores indicated that the Hospital experienced stock out of medical supplies ranging from 7 days to 101 days.
INACCURACIES IN THE STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
The statement of cash flows reflects net cash flows from operating activities of Kshs.15,227,288 negative while the recasted amount is Kshs.15,400,770 resulting in unexplained variance of Kshs.30,628,058.
In addition, the statement reflects cash and cash equivalents balance as at 30 June2024 of Kshs.167,274.
However, recasting of the amount reveals a balance of Kshs.'15,481,303 resulting in unexplained variance of Kshs.15,314,029.
LONG OUTSTANDING TRADE AND OTHER PAYABLES
The statement of financial position and as disclosed in the financial statements reflect trade and other payables balance of Kshs.47,435,540.
Included in the balance are trade payables amounting to Kshs.36,617,878 which had been outstanding for more than one (1) year.
This is Contrary to Section 53 (8) of the Public Procurement and Disposal Act, 2015 which states that an Accounting Officer shall not commence any procurement proceedings until satisfied that sufficient funds to meet the obligations of the resulting contracts are reflected in approved budget estimates.
In the circumstances, Management was in breach of the law
EXPIRY OF MEDICAL SUPPLIES
The statement of financial position reflects inventories balance of Kshs.23,919,106 as disclosed in the financial statements.
However, review of the store records on pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals revealed that 6,217 units of various drugs of undetermined value had expired.
IRREGULAR WRITE OFFS
The statement of financial performance and as disclosed in the financial statements reflect Kshs.9,125,729 in respect to unrecoverable revenue.
The expenditure represents waivers, exemptions, unpaid bills from Kenya Prisons and People Living with Disabilities of Kshs.6,852,217, Kshs.1,682,620, Kshs.510,028 and Kshs.80,864respectively.
However, approval for the waivers was not provided for audit review.
In addition, the amount was not disclosed under medical services contracts losses in the statement of financial performance as required by the reporting template.
In the circumstances, the regularity of Kshs,9,125,729 in respect to unrecoverable revenue written off could not be confirmed.
UNDISCLOSED LNVENTORIES
The statement of financial position and as disclosed in Note 17 to the financial statements reflect inventories balance of Kshs.23,919,106.
However, review of the stock take report for pharmaceuticals and non-pharmaceuticals revealed that partner program drugs (donated drugs) were not included in the closing inventories balance.
In addition, drugs stored in various holding areas within the Hospital were not considered during the stock - take exercise.
In the circumstances, the accuracy and completeness of the inventories balance of Kshs,23,919,106 could not be confirmed.
UN- DISCLOSED M- PESA PAYBILL ACCOUNT
The statement of financial position and as disclosed in the financial statements reflect cash and cash equivalents balance of Kshs.167,274.
However, the Hospital operates an M-pesa Paybill number which had not been disclosed in the financial statements, and the M-Pesa statements were not provided for audit review.
In the circumstances, the accuracy of cash and cash equivalents balance of Kshs.167,274 could not be confirmed.

UPDATE FORMER MACHAKOS TOWN CONSTITUENCY MP CALLS ON KAMBAS TO SUPPORT KALONZO MUSYOKA By Daniel Nzia Senior Writer Form...
02/12/2025

UPDATE
FORMER MACHAKOS TOWN CONSTITUENCY MP CALLS ON KAMBAS TO SUPPORT KALONZO MUSYOKA
By Daniel Nzia Senior Writer
Former Machakos Town constituency MP Dr Victor Kioko Munyaka has urged the kamba community to unite behind the Wiper Patriotic Front party leader Kalonzo Musyoka in his bid to become the 6th president of the Republic of Kenya in 2027general election.
Dr Munyaka emphasised that the community's unity is crucial to reshaping Kenya's future political direction.
He said he strongly believed that Kalonzo Musyoka is the only leader who can ensure President William Ruto served one term.
His unity call comes shortly after the Wiper party leader accused the Head of State of allegedly disrespecting the kamba community and marginalising their political voice.
"Kalonzo is considered as a strong contentor for the United Opposition presidential candidate," said Munyaka.
He was speaking at Kamuthanga village in Machakos Town Sub County during the burial of the late Philip Martin Mulelu.
Dr Munyaka encouraged the area residents to honour the memory of the departed by remaining united and focused on a shared political vision for ukambani region.

UPDATE: CJ KOOME CALLS FOR EAST AFRICAN COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN MULTI-DOOR APPROACH TO JUSTICE Chief Justice Martha ...
02/12/2025

UPDATE:
CJ KOOME CALLS FOR EAST AFRICAN COLLABORATION TO STRENGTHEN MULTI-DOOR APPROACH TO JUSTICE
Chief Justice Martha Koome has called for deeper regional collaboration to strengthen the multi-door approach to justice across East Africa and address challenges affecting the region’s justice system.

Speaking during the official opening of the 22nd East Africa Magistrates and Judges Association (EAMJA) Annual Conference—held under the theme “Justice Beyond Brick and Mortar: Unlocking Multi-Door Pathways for People-Centred Justice in East Africa”—the Chief Justice noted that although each East African country is taking its own path toward people-centred justice, the challenges and opportunities remain strikingly similar.

“Legislative challenges, resource constraints, community engagement gaps, capacity limitations, and the need for sustainable investment in technology and training affect us all. It is precisely for this reason that regional collaboration remains critical and indispensable. EAMJA provides us a rare and valuable space for reflection, peer learning, and collective problem-solving,” CJ Koome said.

She called for a shared regional commitment to refine and strengthen multi-door justice approaches, including supporting jurisdictions whose Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), mediation frameworks, and specialised court systems are still at early stages of development. This, she emphasised, would ensure countries advance together in laying firm foundations for people-centred justice, harmonising regional standards, promoting joint training for judicial officers, mediators, and AJS practitioners, and deepening inter-country partnerships.

Justice Koome noted that this year’s theme speaks directly to a critical moment for the region, where the legitimacy of East Africa’s justice systems increasingly depends on their ability to serve people where they are, in ways they understand, and through mechanisms that respond to their lived realities.

“For many of our people, the formal court system remains slow, costly, distant, or intimidating. Increasing caseloads strain our institutions, and our citizens still feel disconnected from justice systems designed to serve them,” she observed.

The Chief Justice said that, given the justice needs of citizens, people-centred justice has emerged not merely as an aspiration but as a necessity. It requires shifting the lens from viewing the Judiciary as the sole avenue for dispute resolution to expanding access to justice through multiple pathways tailored to diverse community needs.

“The movement toward people-centred justice challenges us to rethink not only how we deliver justice, but where, with whom, and through what means. It requires us to see justice not as a place where people go, but as a public good that must be available in community spaces, through dialogue, and through innovative mechanisms that respect culture, dignity, and agency,” she said.
CJ Koome highlighted that Alternative Justice Systems (AJS), court-annexed mediation, and specialized courts are already transforming the justice experience for millions across the region. These platforms, she added, enhance access to justice, restore relationships, empower communities, and build trust in the Judiciary as a partner in addressing daily challenges.

“The shift toward people-centred justice demands that we adopt this broader identity with courage and imagination. It challenges us to re-design processes so that our justice systems bend towards the realities of ordinary lives, rather than requiring ordinary lives to bend towards the rigidities of our systems,” she added.
Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki who graced the event called for judicial systems that function not as barriers, but as open doorways through which fairness, dignity, and economic opportunity can flow to every corner of our region.

He noted that across East Africa, many people still experience formal courts as distant, slow, costly, or intimidating spaces adding that for millions, especially women, youth, small entrepreneurs, and rural communities, the justice system appears more like a fortress than a support structure.

The Deputy President however cautioned that while expanding these alternative pathways, the courts must uphold safeguards to ensure that expediency never substitutes for fairness.

“Gender-sensitive guidelines, human rights protections, appellate pathways, and constitutional guardrails must form the backbone of all multi-door justice initiatives.”

He assured that Kenya stands ready to work hand-in-hand with all Judiciaries across the region to harness and share experiences in order to build judicial systems that listen to citizens, respect their dignity, and deliver justice fairly and expeditiously.
-JUDICIARY

EXPOSED: HOUSE AUDIT COMMITTEE WANTS DCI TO HASTEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE EMBEZZLEMENT OF KSH. 100MILLION NG-CDF FUNDS ...
02/12/2025

EXPOSED: HOUSE AUDIT COMMITTEE WANTS DCI TO HASTEN INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE EMBEZZLEMENT OF KSH. 100MILLION NG-CDF FUNDS BY FORMER KAITI CONSTITUENCY MANAGER DANIEL MALUKI
Mismanagement of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NG-CDF), involves significant issues such as a lack of proper documentation for expenditures, misuse of bursary funds for non-existent students and poor ex*****on of development projects.

Recent audits by the Auditor General have highlighted these problems, revealing that large sums of money allocated for projects and education have been unaccounted for or spent without receipts, leading to a lack of transparency and accountability.

For a better Kaiti, the Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee wants the former Kaiti Constituency NG-CDF Account Manager Daniel Maluki arrested, even as investigations into the reported embezzlement of kshs. 100 Million NG-CDF Funds in 2021/2022 continue.

The Committee chaired by Hon. (Dr.) Gideon Mulyungi last week met with the former manager, in a follow up session to determine the circumstances under which Kshs. 18,158,000 was used for irregular Payment of Allowances, and Kshs. 81,341,700 was used for irregular payment of Imprests.

According to the report of the Office of the Auditor General, the irregular imprest payments were made out of the main account to three (3) officers namely:Fund Manager, National Government Constituency Development Fund Committee Chairman and District Treasury Cashier amounting to Kshs. 34,844,700,Kshs. 31,736,000 and Kshs.14,761,000,respectively resulting to 66%of the funds irregularly spent.

“As a Fund Manager, was it within your mandate to withdraw and pay all these monies in cash, what prompted this questionable move?” Posed Hon. Mburu Kahangara, MP (Lari).

According to Mr. Maluki, who is now retired and lectures at a local University, the money in question was used for public participation to determine potential beneficiaries of CDF and NHIF. Raising concerns from the MPs how Kshs. 100 Million was used for such an activity.

“It is very clear that these people colluded to withdraw this money and defraud the public.” Said Hon. Dorothy Muthoni, MP (Meru).
Adding their voices to the calls for haste in conclusion of the ongoing investigations into the matter by the DCI, the Committee Members termed the matter as an open case of embezzlement of Public Funds.

“This issue is a clear case of open theft of Public Funds, so the relevant agencies must conclusively handle the matter, and furnish Parliament with the findings.” Stated Hon. James Koyoo MP,( Muhoroni).

Adding her voice to the discussion, Elgeyo Marakwet Woman Representative Hon. Caroline Ng’elechei urged the Committee and Parliament as a whole to set an example by taking stern action against NG-CDF Managers who misuse or steal public money.

“Such errant officers should not be walking freely among us, he should be in prison even as investigations continue and serve as an example to others.” Said Hon. Ng’elechei.
In his submissions to the MPs, the former Manager claimed that they undertook Public Participation in five separate meetings in each of the 14 locations in Kaiti Constituency.

But the Committee observed that spending Kshs. 100 Million in 70 meetings was not viable, and demanded that his accomplices and him are held accountable.
“We need to hear from the DCI how far these investigations have gone, and whatever other information the manager is withholding.” Said Hon. Martin Pepela Wanyonyi, MP (Webuye East).

The chairperson Hon. Mulyungi in his concluding remarks; directed that the Committee shall have a joint sitting with the three individuals who withdrew the money, alongside the DCI, CDF Committee Members, and the District Accountant Cashier to determine the way forward on the matter.

STALLED AND PROJECTS NOT STARTED
During the financial year ended 30 June, 2018, the Fund had an original budget of
Kshs.86,810,345 as reflected in the summary statement of appropriations for projects implementation and the budget was raised to Kshs.127,255,869 after adjustments.
However, the Fund's available records reflect a discrepancy between the original budget amount as reflected in the summary statement of appropriation of Kshs.86,810,345 and the approved budged project code list of Kshs.81,310,345 occasioning a difference of Kshs.5,500,000 that has not been explained nor reconciled.

Further, the Fund had various projects for implementation against the budget of
Kshs.86,810,345 as at 30 June, 2018 and information available and a status report reflects sixteen (16) projects totalling Kshs.18,033,032.30 that have not been completed and were behind schedule.

Further, according to the 2016 audit report ,the financial statements do not present fairly, the financial position of the National Government Constituencies Development Fund Kaiti Constituency as at 30 June 2016, and of its financial performance and its cash flows for the year then ended, in accordance with lnternational Public Sector Accounting Standard.
2021 AUDIT REPORT
LACK OF CRITERIA FOR AWARD OF BURSARIES
According to the 2021 audit report, the statement of receipts and payments and Note 7 to the financial statements reflects ' other grants and transfers of Kshs.125,051,501.
The transfer includes bursaries to Secondary Schools and Tertiary lnstitutions of Kshs.74,006,855 and Kshs.23,658,102 respectively.

However, Management did not provide the criteria for awarding bursaries as well as the amount to be allocated to students in the various institutions.
PROCUREMENT AND IMPLEMENTATION OF PROJECTS
The statement of receipts and payments and Note 6 to the financial statements reflects transfers to other government units of Kshs.6,600,000.Review of sampled projects revealed that nine (9) projects valued at Kshs. 4,500,000 were procured by the Fund Management.

However, procurement documents for the projects were not provided for audit

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