Legislators have raised concerns over secret accounts that have been set aside for President Uhuru Kenyatta, DP William Ruto and other state agencies.
The Star reported that the lawmakers want to oversee the accounts fearing that they might be used to steal public funds.
While speaking in parliament on Tuesday, Kitui Central MP Makali Mulu explained that it was necessary for MPs to be allowed to vet the confidential accounts.
He suggested that two members of the Committee on Administration and National Security be given access to the details of the expenditure. They will then be required to report on their findings.
Mulu explained that a lot of money goes into the secret account held that is held by State House. Therefore, legislators should know how the money is spent.
“Best practices outside Kenya is that a few legislators are vetted by the intelligence agencies —in our case the National Intelligence Service, to access details of the vote.
" The time has come when we have to ask the Executive to vet members of Parliament who sit in the committee (Administration and National Security) to get details on the kind of expenditure it commits on the account,” stated Mulu.
Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa echoed his concerns. He explained that MPs should be allowed to oversee the accounts to ensure the money is not embezzled.
The MPs made the proposals during the review of the State House 2019-2020 budget request for an additional Ksh400 million.
The presidency is seeking approval of Ksh11.2 billion, of which Ksh4.8 billion will be for State House affairs.
