The National Assembly Committee on Defence, Intelligence and Foreign Relations has summoned the Foreign and Diaspora Affairs Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua to appear before them on April 11.
The committee chairperson Abdullah Bashir issued the summon after the committee members raised concerns that CS Mutua has become notorious and ignores invitations without valid reasons.
“Our direction is that the CS is summoned to appear on 11, April morning hours. That message will be conveyed today, and the clerk will do the necessary work. We do not want to go deeper into the discussions because we want the CS to be here,” Bashir directed.
Led by Kinangop legislator Kwenya Thuku and his Kamukunji counterpart Yusuf Hassan, the committee members noted that the CS has been taking the committee for granted. Hence, he needs to be reminded of the role that it plays in oversighting the ministry.
“I think the CS is drunk with power and he thinks he is the most powerful CS we have ever had. We have invited other CSs, and they have appeared before us. As for him, he is always giving reasons which are of course not very convincing,” Kwenya said.
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Furthermore, Hassan echoed Kwenya’s sentiments saying, CS Mutua waited until last minute to say he is not able to come because there is another meeting that he has been called to.
“This clearly shows that a very confused and disorganized person is leading the ministry. It is not acceptable that this committee which has the power to oversight this ministry is treated this way.” Said Hassan.
Nonetheless, CS Alfred Mutua was to appear before the committee to explain the widespread reports that his Ministry had been compelled to cede part of its mandate to the office of the Deputy President.
