Adhoc Committee Ratchets Up Pressure on KRA and Nairobi County Executive with Third Summons

The Adhoc Committee overseeing revenue affairs in Nairobi county has issued a third summons to both the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) and the Nairobi County Executive.

This comes in response to their repeated non-appearance before the committee, sparking suspicions of a possible collaboration to evade accountability.

KRA officials and members of the Nairobi County Executive were anticipated to provide insights into the intricate web of revenue collection in Nairobi during prior committee sessions. The continued absence of these key stakeholders has not only frustrated committee members but has also raised questions about the nature of their relationship, as both entities seem to be failing to appear in unison.

Expressing his dissatisfaction, Peter Imwatok, Chair of the Adhoc committee and majority leader of the Nairobi County Assembly, stated, “It’s like there is a collaboration between KRA and the executive since when they fail to appear, the executive also fails. It’s high time they stop ignoring and taking this committee for granted.” Imwatok’s remark underscores the exasperation within the committee and their determination to hold these entities accountable.

The Adhoc committee, tasked with overseeing revenue matters, has now set a firm deadline for KRA and Nairobi executive members to appear on Tuesday, the 23rd, at 10 am. The committee asserts that the presence of these officials is crucial to unraveling the complexities of current revenue collection methods in Nairobi county.

In a stern warning, the committee highlighted that the Nairobi executive’s failure to comply with the summons might lead to impeachment proceedings for incompetence. This signals the committee’s commitment to enforcing transparency and accountability in revenue management and emphasizes the gravity of the situation.

Compounding the issue are reports of substantial revenue losses under the current collection methods employed by the county. The Adhoc committee views this as a pressing matter that demands urgent attention and resolution to safeguard the financial interests of Nairobi county.

As the specified appearance date looms, all eyes are now on KRA and the Nairobi County Executive to heed the summons, collaborate with the committee, and address concerns regarding revenue collection. The outcome of this summons is anticipated to carry significant implications for accountability mechanisms within Nairobi county’s financial management system.