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Appearing before the National Assembly Committee on Public Debt and Privatization, Kenya Airways chief executive officer Allan Kilavuka gave a detailed account of how the 2012 expansion plan aimed at transforming the airline into Africa’s leading carrier by 2021 turned into one of the country’s most costly corporate failures.
Senators are seeking answers from both security agencies and Del Monte Kenya Limited, demanding information on the number of incidents, the identities of those responsible, and measures taken to prevent further human rights violations.
Investigators have already questioned more than 15 people, including colleagues, employees, boda boda operators at the crime scene, bank staff he dealt with, and individuals he met at a restaurant along Jakaya Kikwete Road shortly before he was gunned down on September 9.
Wainaina described the experience of being arrested as distressing but said it could not compare to the grief faced by Mbobu’s family and colleagues.
Machakos Deputy County Commissioner David Rotich confirmed that no students sustained physical injuries. However, a few were treated for trauma at Machakos Level 5 Hospital before being released and taken back to the school.
The commission said its probe is examining accusations that Sh700 million was paid in salaries to ghost workers. The inquiry also focuses on conflict of interest in the awarding of contracts worth Sh265 million to Takaful Insurance of Africa Ltd and Tina Gardens Hotel, companies alleged to be linked to the Governor.
The Interior Boss expressed concern over the increasing cult-related fatalities, describing them as a result of weakened communal responsibility and vigilance.
To facilitate the investigations, EACC has directed the Assembly to provide original documents, including the procurement plan and budget for 2023/2024, conflict-of-interest registers, tender records, evaluation reports, payment vouchers, IFMIS statements, and bank details of the winning bidder.
NTSA and NEMA were questioned over inclusivity in their recruitment processes, with the committee directing both to broaden the scope of job advertisements to reach more ethnic groups.
The CS noted that individuals trained by the government on the use of weapons have a greater duty than civilians and must not use their skills to threaten the public.
Her mother, Lucy Ngugi, painfully recalled the moment the bullet tore through their home.
Members questioned a 2014 feasibility study that cost Sh163 million, which was not approved by the Ministry of Energy, yet KenGen is now seeking new consultants to update it.