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August 30, 2026
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Revealed: Parliament’s watchdog committees caught sleeping on the job

Revealed: Parliament’s watchdog committees caught sleeping on the job

The poor performance by some committees come despite the attractive salaries and allowances provided to MPs to support their official duties...

✨ Key Highlights

A report has revealed that several National Assembly watchdog committees are failing to address pressing issues raised by Members of Parliament, leading to a backlog of unanswered requests.

  • The Administration and Internal Security committee, chaired by Gabriel Tongoyo, has the highest number of unanswered requests, with 26 outstanding matters.
  • This poor performance occurs despite attractive allowances for committee chairpersons, with Sh15,000 per sitting capped at Sh240,000 monthly.
  • Key committees, including those for Transport and Infrastructure and Education, are among the worst performers, indicating a broader systemic issue within Parliament's oversight function.

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