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The money was originally allocated to the County Aggregated Industrial Park, a flagship project aimed at creating jobs and boosting local economic growth. However, the Senate Public Accounts Committee (PAC) heard that the funds were redirected to support a boda boda summit attended by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki.
The Auditor General’s report warned that the utility faces a “material uncertainty related to going concern,” citing a negative working capital of Sh532.7 million.
The summons comes after the police chief failed to arrest Samburu Governor Lati Lelelit, who has repeatedly ignored committee orders to explain how billions allocated to the county during the 2023/24 financial year were spent.
Of the nine counties that appeared before the committee between Monday and Wednesday this week, none had fully complied, an issue previously highlighted by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu.
More than 60 per cent of these recommendations are administrative, revealing weaknesses in internal controls and accountability among Accounting Officers. She also pointed to delays in implementing recommendations that involve multiple agencies, citing weak inter-agency coordination as a major obstacle.
In a condolence message on January 2, 2026, Kingi described the loss as shocking, saying the late officer passed away unexpectedly just moments after they had spent time together.
Wambua faulted what he termed powerful cartels that have taken over sand harvesting in the area, accusing them of ignoring the law and prioritising profits over the wellbeing of local communities. He said the situation has reached a critical point and requires firm action from county leadership.
Sponsored by Suba North MP and Minority Whip Millie Odhiambo, the Bill was read for the first time in the Senate on Thursday, December 4, 2025, before being referred to the Senate Committee on Health for further scrutiny.
The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Youth Affairs and Creative Economy, Fikirini Jacobs, said the policy work is ongoing and will result in clear rules to guide the fast-growing creative space. He said the proposed law will help unlock income opportunities for young people, especially those earning through digital platforms.
Currently, only six national teaching and referral hospitals serve the country’s population of over 55 million, creating unequal access to quality healthcare. Lawmakers stressed the urgent need for more hospitals in every region to reduce the physical and financial burden on patients.
Appearing before the Senate County Public Accounts Committee, the county assembly was led by County Clerk Ngiroh Leo and Speaker of the Assembly Frederick Kaptui in relation to audit queries raised by the Office of the Auditor General for the 2023-2024 financial year.
Nyaribo now joins Isiolo Governor Abdi Guyo and Kericho Governor Erick Mutai as governors who have survived removal on a technicality, with Mutai having escaped twice.