The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by Bumula MP Wanami Wamboka has warned University Vice-Chancellors against repeatedly appearing before the MPs without sufficient documentation to respond to audit queries.

Speaking during a meeting with Murang’a University Vice-Chancellor Prof. Dickson Nyariki today, the MPs expressed concerns at the reluctance displayed by the VC, who, despite having had sufficient notice and communication on the documentation necessary to make their case, appeared without the necessary requirements proving they had resolved the highlighted Audit Queries.

“When the Auditor General says they need documents to prove work done and expenses made, it is your duty to ensure that you furnish them with that to absolve yourselves from recurrent Audit issues.” Guided Wamboka. “Coming before this Committee without proof of resolving matters points to negligence on your part.”

The University’s accounts were flagged for a number of procurement irregularities, among them the controversial purchase of a Scania bus at Ksh15.39 million by direct procurement.

This is in contravention of Procurement Laws, and the Committee demanded to see documents supporting the decision, but the VC and his team were unable to furnish the MPs sufficiently.

The other issue of concern to the Legislators was the investment of Ksh25.14 million by the University in Bamburi Cement, but the shares are in the Trustee’s name instead of the University.

Attempts by the Committee to get documents showing ownership transfer had been initiated were futile, prompting the chairperson to surcharge Prof. Nyariki Kes 500,000 in accordance with the Standing Orders of failure to submit evidence before Parliamentary Committees.

The Committee also met with Kaimosi Friends University, Laikipia University, and Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology over reports of the Auditor General for financial years 2021/2022 to 2023/2024.

Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education at National Assembly on September 26, 2025. PHOTO/ Parliament of Kenya