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The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu during the committtiee sesssion in Parliament on 5th June, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
Education and Career

Six school heads to face MPs over audit queries

The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, is examining Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s reports for the financial years under review, with the school accounting officers expected to respond to various queries.

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The Chairperson, National Assembly Committee on Governance and Education, Dickson Maungu (C) leading other MPs of the committee during a press briefing in Kisumu on August 3, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
Education and Career

MPs seek answers over billions in school contributions to KESSHA

The Auditor-General questioned the payment, saying KESSHA is a welfare organisation for school principals and is not recognised within the Government funding system.

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The Chairperson, National Assembly Committee on Governance and Education, Dickson Maungu (C) leading other MPs of the committee during a press briefing in Kisumu on August 3, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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MPs question millions paid by public schools to KESSHA

MPs on a parliamentary committee scrutinised Auditor-General reports on millions of shillings paid by national secondary schools to KSSHA, raising questions about the legal framework and public accountability for taxpayer-funded contributions. Principals told the committee the payments were intended to support students’ co-curricular activities.

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The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education chairperson and Luanda MP Dickson Maungu inspecting the stalled Sh209 million classroom complex at Sigalagala National Polytechnic during a site visit. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I
Education and Career

MPs question Sh69.9m Luanda College project after two-year delay

MPs have questioned the management of a Sh69.9 million construction project at Luanda Technical and Vocational College after reports that the works were incomplete two years past the original deadline, with a contractor halting progress and seeking additional payment.

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Luanda MP Dickson Maungu (center) leads the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education during a site visit to inspect the stalled Sh209 million classroom complex at Sigalagala National Polytechnic.
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Sh209m Sigalagala classroom block stalls as contractor seeks exit

A classroom complex at Sigalagala National Polytechnic has stalled after the contractor walked off the site and sought to terminate the contract. MPs heard claims and counterclaims on variations, rising construction costs, and who should cover additional expenses.

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Maasai Mara University given two weeks to answer nine audit queries
Education and Career

Maasai Mara University given two weeks to answer nine audit queries

MPs on the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education deferred scrutiny of Maasai Mara University’s audit reports after a tense sitting. They questioned why the Vice-Chancellor appeared without key technical officers expected to address audit queries, and they ordered resolution of nine outstanding items before movin

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Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) CEO Godfrey Kiptum appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Commercial Affairs and Energy during grilling in Parliament on August 26, 2026. Photo: David Bogonko Nyokang'i
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MPs question Insurance Regulatory Authority over Sh342.8m legal fees payment

MPs have questioned the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) over a Sh342.8m payment to a law firm following a long legal battle over legal fees, with lawmakers seeking details on external legal procurement and internal legal operations.

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The Kenya Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) Chief Executive Officer, Fredrick Muchiri, appears before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture in Parliament on 20th August,2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I
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MPs press Pest Control Board over pesticide safety, governance gaps

Kenya’s Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) chief executive says claims that pesticides are causing cancer are “not true,” as MPs on a National Assembly committee question the regulator over governance gaps and pesticide safety concerns.

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MPs put AFA on the spot over Sh4.23 billion revenue gaps and audit breaches
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MPs put AFA on the spot over Sh4.23 billion revenue gaps and audit breaches

Appearing before the committee, Acting Director General Calistus Kundu admitted that the authority experienced challenges obtaining some financial reports required during the audit. He said the information was held within National Treasury systems and became available only after the audit exercise had already been concluded.

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Ex-JKUAT leaders face parliamentary probe over Kigali campus transactions
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Ex-JKUAT leaders face parliamentary probe over Kigali campus transactions

At the centre of the investigation are questions surrounding the purchase of land in Kigali, acquisition of a loan without the required approvals, alleged movement of university funds, court cases involving landlords of the former Kigali campus and the whereabouts of assets after the campus was shut down.

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The National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu during the committtiee sesssion in Parliament on 5th June, 2026. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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MPs tells universities to prioritise accountability in audit process

The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education (PIC-G&E) said reports by the Auditor-General are critical oversight tools designed to promote accountability in the use of public resources and should be taken seriously by all public institutions.

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National Heroes Council CEO, Charles Wambia during his appearance before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture on 2nd June,2026 in Parliament. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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Heroes’ Council cites staff crisis as MPs probe audit queries

Despite outlining its mandate, the Council was required to respond to issues highlighted by the Auditor-General. Members of the committee questioned officials over documentation gaps and expenditure matters flagged in the audit, while also seeking clarification on the institution’s financial controls.

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Bukura Agriculture college Chief Executive Officer Paul Njogu leading his team during the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PICSSAA) in parliament on 5th April,2026.PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG’I
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MPs question Bukura College over tax delays and Sh11.2m construction records

The college’s accounting team admitted that statutory deductions were not remitted on time during part of the 2024/2025 financial year, linking the situation to a drop in government funding that affected its cash flow

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National Irrigation Authority CEO Charles Muasya when appeared before the National Assembly Public Investment Committee on Commercial affairs and Energy parliament. PHOTO/DAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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MPs push irrigation agency to fast-track stalled water projects amid audit concerns

A number of projects came under review during the sitting, including the Water for Household Project Phase II in Mwatate, Kerwa Dam rehabilitation in Mbeere South, Kathanje Earth Dam in Tharaka Nithi, and the Iganjo/Silanga Water Pan in Murang’a.

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Machakos University Vice-Chancellor Joyce Agalo when appeared before the National Assembly Committee on Public Investment Committee on Governance and Education in Parliament. PHOTO/GAVID BOGONKO NYOKANG'I
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Machakos University on the spot over Sh558 million audit query

In its submission to the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, the institution acknowledged the audit process and the weight of the issues raised, even as lawmakers pressed for accountability.

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