Constituency fund managers were taken to task by the National Assembly’s Decentralised Funds Accounts Committee on July 24 over questionable financial practices involving land acquisition, unaccounted assets, and delayed project implementation.
The session, chaired by Gideon Mulyungi, the Mwingi Central Member of Parliament (MP), exposed glaring irregularities, including incomplete land transactions, missing documentation, and audit concerns linked to project disbursements.
The committee raised alarm over public funds used to acquire land for two schools, one of which remains without a title deed years after the transaction.
“We cannot allow taxpayers’ money to sink into undocumented or unresolved projects. The land succession matter has dragged on for over a decade, which is unacceptable,” said Mulyungi
The managers addressing succession issues
Management cited pending succession issues and challenges during land mutation as the reasons behind the delay. However, the committee was not convinced.
Dorothy Muthoni, the Meru-nominated MP, demanded to know whether the succession process had been finalised and who had authorised the mutation process.
Stephen Mogaka, West Mugirango MP, questioned the transparency of the transaction.
“How do you spend millions of public funds without a proper paper trail or identifying the land seller?” he asked, stressing the need for accountability.
In response, constituency officials stated that the fund manager who oversaw the transaction had since left office, and they requested additional time to retrieve the supporting documents.
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The committee gave them seven days to submit a comprehensive report on the matter.
Another issue that drew attention was the disposal of a government vehicle without a logbook or supporting documentation.
Disposal of government vehicle without a logbook
Officials claimed the original logbook was misplaced, and they were in the process of applying for a duplicate. Mogaka dismissed the explanation, terming it a sign of negligence.
“Without official records, there is no evidence the vehicle even existed. This is a serious audit concern,” he said.
The committee ordered the matter to be resolved within 12 days, with verified documentation provided.
Project funding also came under scrutiny as out of 103 approved projects, KSh 51 million was disbursed, while KSh 2 million remained unallocated.
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Management reported that 26 projects funded late in the financial year had since been completed, with photos and certificates submitted for audit review.
Muthoni warned that delays in project implementation raise audit flags and undermine public trust.
“These issues must not recur. Constituency fund managers must take full responsibility and ensure proper oversight,” she said.
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