The Senate Public County Investments and Special Funds Committee has summoned ex-Kitui Governor Charity Ngilu and former Kitui County Textiles Center (KICOTEC) top management.
The committee had a seating this week on the KICOTEC Financial statements for fiscal years 2019/2020, 2020/2021, and 2021/2022 and will be seeking Ngilu’s input in addressing concerns regarding the center’s financial performance and accountability.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has also been invited to be present during Ngilu’s appearance next month.
The committee noted that the Auditor-General had issued adverse opinions for the center’s financial years 2019/2020 and 2020/2021, highlighting significant management and financial challenges that threatened its operations and sustainability.
“The committee hereby issues summons, pursuant to Article 125 of the Constitution and sections 18 and 20 of the Parliamentary (Powers and Privileges) Act, 2017, to the former Governor of Kitui County Charity Ngilu, the former top management officials, and all officials who signed financial statements of the Kitui County Textile Center in the Financial years 2019/2020, 2020/2021 and 2021/2022.” Vihiga Senator Godfrey Osotsi said.
The committee also requested that Governor Malombe who had appeared before them to submit various reports and information within three days, including the center’s status report, names and contact details of the Board of Directors, and details of signatories to the center’s bank accounts.
