Interior Cabinet Secretary nominee Kithure Kindiki failed to submit his National Identification card during parliamentary vetting.
While addressing the Committee on Appointment on Tuesday, October 18, the former Tharaka Nithi senator explained that he forgot to carry the ID as he was unaware of the requirement.
He, nonetheless, explained that he had all other documents adding that he sent an aide to collect the ID from his home.
"I forgot my ID but I have sent for it and it is on the way," he stated.
Further, National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula urged the CS nominee to ensure that the document is presented for verification, given the importance of the exercise.
"Kindly confirm that you will avail your ID today," Wetangula inquired, to which Kindiki confirmed.
Among the documents required for submission during the vetting include; ID, academic certificates, and clearance certificates from key institutions such as the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), the Higher Education Loans Board (HELB), the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) and the police.
Wealth declaration forms are also submitted to the committee for scrutiny.
President William Ruto nominated Kindiki to the critical docket currently held by outgoing CS Fred Matiang'i.
Kindiki was the first cabinet nominee to appear before the committee chaired by Wetangula on the second day of vetting.
Other leaders set to appear before the Wetangula-led committee include Moses Kuria (Trade), Aisha Jumwa (Gender) and Njunguna Ndung'u (Treasury).
Aden Duale (Defence), Alice Wahome (Water and Sanitation) and former Machakos governor Alfred Mutua ( Foreign Affairs) were vetted on Monday, October 17.
