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What You Need to Know<\/h4>\n

Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has been suspended from his role as chair of the Public Investments Committee pending an investigation into bribery allegations. The Deputy Speaker confirmed the suspension following complaints from witnesses about harassment. The decision aims to maintain public trust in the committee’s work during the inquiry.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Africa-Press – Kenya. <\/strong> <\/span>Bumula Member of Parliament Jack Wamboka has been suspended from chairing the Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education pending investigations into allegations of soliciting bribes from witnesses.<\/p>\n

The suspension follows numerous complaints logged by witnesses appearing before the PIC committee, who claimed harassment from the lawmaker.<\/p>\n

Deputy Speaker Gladys Boss Shollei confirmed the suspension in parliament on Wednesday, April 22, stating that the decision was made in the interest of public trust.<\/p>\n

“In order to safeguard public trust in the work of the Public Investments Committee on governance and education during the pendency of the inquiry, I am further persuaded to suspend the honourable Jack Wanami Wamboka from chairing the committee during the period,” declared Shollei.<\/p>\n

The National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) had, in a letter addressed to Speaker Wetang’ula, protested what it termed as open hostility, harassment, and demeaning treatment of its officers who appeared before the committee.<\/p>\n

NCIC alleged that Wamboka demanded bribes as a prerequisite to granting an audience favourable consideration during the committee proceedings.<\/p>\n

In addition to the suspension, Shollei, speaking on behalf of the Speaker, directed the Leader of Minority, Suna East MP Junet Mohammed, to nominate an Interim Chairperson by noon on April 23.<\/p>\n

The directive follows the fact that Vice Chairperson Boyd Were, the Member of Parliament for Kasipul, is a newly sworn-in legislator and is therefore ineligible to assume the chairmanship, a move aimed at ensuring the committee is led by experienced leadership.<\/p>\n

While not a universal statutory ban, this practice is driven by the need for procedural knowledge, political experience, and technical expertise in oversight<\/p>\n

The move was praised by several parliamentarians, including Majority Leader and Kikuyu MP Kimani Ichung\u2019wah, who described the Speaker\u2019s action as a \u201cSolomonic decision.\u201d He also suggested that the matter be referred to the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) or other investigative agencies, but Speaker Shollei ruled that it would instead be handled internally by the Powers and Privileges Committee.<\/p>\n

“I think your decision to take it to our Powers and Privileges Committee is the best decision so that we deal with our own internal matters internally,” appraised Inchung’wa.<\/p>\n

The decision, as per speaker Shollei, is to give MP Wamboka a shot for fair trial, so that the investigative committee can also hear his side of the story.<\/p>\n

Shollei further directed the committee to furnish its report within 45 days, even as the investigations have been initiated on the matter.<\/p>\n

The Public Investments Committee (PIC) plays a crucial role in overseeing government expenditures and ensuring accountability in public investments in Kenya. Allegations of corruption and bribery within parliamentary committees have been a recurring issue, undermining public confidence in governance. This recent suspension of MP Wamboka highlights ongoing concerns regarding ethical conduct among lawmakers and the need for transparency in parliamentary proceedings. The investigation into these allegations is expected to reinforce the integrity of the committee’s operations.<\/p>\n

Find more news and analyses on Kenya<\/span> on the Africa Press<\/span> website<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

What You Need to Know Bumula MP Jack Wamboka has been suspended from his role as chair of the Public Investments Committee pending an investigation into bribery allegations. The Deputy Speaker confirmed the suspension following complaints from witnesses about harassment. The decision aims to maintain public trust in the committee’s work during the inquiry. 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