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MPs raise concerns over governance issues in the Veterinary Board

Sacco ReviewMarch 24, 202603 mins

The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) has raised concerns over financial and governance issues at the Kenya Veterinary Board following audit queries. The committee, chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, questioned how the Board constructed its headquarters on land without a title deed. KVB Chief Executive Officer Mary Theresa Agutu…

Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer Henry Tanui when he appeared before the National Assembly's special Funds Accounts Committee

MPs demand recovery of Ksh 12 Billion from Hustler Fund defaulters

Sacco ReviewMarch 6, 202604 mins

The National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee has demanded the tracking down of defaulters of the Financial Inclusion Fund, popularly referred to as the Hustler Fund, to recover billions of unpaid loans. In a session held at Bunge Tower, the lawmakers engaged the Financial Inclusion Fund Chief Executive Officer, Henry Tanui, and other officials on…

Lawmakers intensify probe on tea pricing in Kenya as KTGA, KTDA appear before agriculture committee

Sacco ReviewNovember 28, 2025November 28, 202505 mins

Members of Parliament, (MPs) have intensified investigation on the contentious tea pricing in the country, putting Kenya Tea Growers Association (KTGA) and Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA) on the hot seat to come clean on the woos surrounding the sector. Appearing before the Agriculture and Livestock Committee for inquiry, KTGA CEO, Lindah Oluoch while answering…

IMF urges MPs to enhance fiscal sustainability, strengthen PFM act to boost revenue mobilization

Sacco ReviewOctober 15, 202504 mins

The International Monetary Fund, IMF has urged members of parliament MPs, to enhance fiscal sustainability, and strengthen Public Finance Management (PFM) Act to boost revenue mobilization. Speaking during the parliamentary caucus on network on the World Bank and IMF consultative meeting, IMF Mission Chief, Haimanot Teferra highlighted that the IMF expects the country to focus…

MPs grill KALRO over 2024/25 FY inflated expenditure

Sacco ReviewOctober 12, 202503 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs from the National Assembly Committee on Agriculture and Livestock put the Kenya Agricultural & Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) on the spot over the inflated expenditure which surpassed the approved 2024/25 FY budget. Led by the Committee Vice-Chairperson, Brighton Yegon (Konoin), the lawmakers speaking during the inspection on Thursday October 9, questioned…

MPs rejects new policy on women empowerment says it undermines existing institutions

Sacco ReviewOctober 1, 2025October 1, 202504 mins

The National Assembly Committee on Social Protection has rejected the proposed National Policy for Women’s Economic Empowerment, citing a lack of clear implementation structures and concerns over duplication of the constitutional mandate held by the 47 Women Representatives. The policy, developed by the State Department for Gender and Affirmative Action under the Ministry of Gender,…

MPs debates motion to zone agricultural and built land use in rural areas

Sacco ReviewSeptember 24, 202503 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs are considering motion seeking the formulation of a national Land Use Policy to guide the zoning of land for agriculture and built development. The motion, sponsored by Westlands MP Timothy Wanyonyi, proposes a policy framework that will ensure effective land use in rural areas to prevent further loss of arable land…

MPs raise concern over planned sale of Portland Cement shares

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202504 mins

Members of Parliament, MPs have raised concerns over the planned sale of a significant stake in East Africa Portland Cement (EAPC) to Kalahari Cement Limited. The MPs under Committee on Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired by Benard Shinali (Ikolomani) said the transaction has been shrouded in secrecy, with neither the management nor employees of the…

MPs push for accountability and budget discipline to benefit Kenyans

Sacco ReviewSeptember 12, 202504 mins

Members of Parliament, (MPs) have emphasized that Kenyans must benefit fully from the digital economy through timely reforms, accountability, and prudent use of public resources. The National Assembly’s Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation had concluded an intensive oversight meeting with the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, scrutinizing budget implementation, stalled projects,…

NCPB on spot as MPs demand accountability of billions in financial irregularities

Sacco ReviewAugust 29, 202505 mins

The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) is facing renewed scrutiny after a parliamentary committee exposed massive financial mismanagement within the state agency, warning that the irregularities pose a direct threat to Kenya’s food security. The Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA), chaired by Navakholo MP Emmanuel Wangwe, grilled NCPB officials…