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Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi disclosed the measures on Wednesday, February 25, 2026, during a Senate session, noting that fines for violating the Banking Act have quadrupled from Sh500,000 to Sh2 million.
The postponed hearing is part of the Senate’s ongoing oversight process, which requires county leaders to clarify financial and administrative concerns highlighted in audit reports.
At present, counties cannot obtain loans directly unless the National Treasury guarantees the borrowing. The Public Finance Management Act requires the national government to oversee and guarantee borrowing for state bodies, including counties, to safeguard public finances.
All memoranda must be received on or before Monday, March 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m.
Senate Clerk Jeremiah Nyegenye said submissions can be hand-delivered to his office or sent via email to the Senate Finance Committee. “Your taxes, your voice.
Addressing the committee chaired by Homa Bay Senator Moses Kajwang’, Kanja explained that the partnership between the NPS and parliamentary committees is anchored in legal and constitutional provisions that empower the police to assist in oversight functions.
The CoG further demanded the reconstitution of affected Senate committees as a prerequisite for restoring confidence in the oversight process.
Council of Governors cites intimidation and political witch-hunts, pledges to appear only once per audit cycle before Senate Public Investments Committee while calling for urgent drought mitigation in ASAL counties.
Governor Njuki was set to appear before CPAC on Tuesday to answer queries regarding the management of county funds during the 2024/25 financial year. However, as the hearing was about to start, he disappeared from the Parliamentary precincts under unclear circumstances.
Governor George Natembeya appeared before CPAC to respond to the Auditor General’s report on the county’s 2024/25 accounts. The report showed that Trans Nzoia had neglected to pay gratuity to staff whose contracts had ended years ago, with the last payment recorded on May 9, 2021.
During a County Public Accounts Committee session on Thursday, senators also probed Sh1.15 billion in pending bills that lacked essential documents such as contracts, requisitions, and delivery notes.
The governor was scheduled to appear on Thursday, January 29, 2026, to explain issues highlighted in the Auditor General’s report on Garissa County’s accounts. In a letter to the Committee, he asked to delay the session, citing foreign travel but without clarifying the purpose or destination.