Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka has sought further clarification concerning reports of irregular withdrawals of up to Ksh1.3 trillion from the exchequer account at the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) by both counties and national governments in just seven months.
In a statement on Wednesday, March 5, the Senator noted the seriousness of the matter and raised five major concerns that needed immediate clarification. "This matter calls for serious questions regarding compliance with the public finance acts, appropriateness of the oversight bodies, and risk of financial mismanagement," part of the statement read.
He first sought clarification on the legal and propriety of manual withdrawals and whether they were in accordance with the provisions of the Finance Management Act, 2012.
Kisii Senator Richard Onyonka speaks to the press in Nairobi on January 2, 2022.
