Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has been summoned by the Senate Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare after he missed a meeting concerning delayed pensions for Kenya Railways retirees and a one-off payment to former councillors. Mbadi cited a Cabinet meeting as his reason for absence, an explanation deemed unsatisfactory by the senators. He is now directed to appear on August 4.

• Committee seeks responses on recommendations for a Ksh 200,000 one-off token for former councillors and their enrollment in the Social Health Authority scheme.
• Key person: Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi.
• Senators stressed that Mbadi, previously vocal about pensioners' dues, must appear or face action under Standing Orders.