Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah has raised concerns over a "secretive" Ksh14.5 billion currency printing deal awarded by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) to German firm Giesecke & Devrient. He alleges irregularities in the tendering process, citing findings from the Auditor-General's report.

• The contract, valued at Ksh14.5 billion, was signed on April 22, 2024.
• Okiya Omtatah, Busia Senator, questioned the legality and transparency of the deal in the Senate.
• The Auditor-General's report for 2024 flagged issues including failure to appoint a special procurement committee and bypassing open competition.
• The CBK defended the decision by citing approvals from the National Security Council and the Treasury.
• The CBK Governor Dr. Kamau previously announced in August 2024 that a German firm would print Kenya's currency.