Under the proposed changes, Wamboka will join the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, replacing Luanda MP Dick Maungu Oyugi, who has been transferred to the PIC on Governance and Education as a substantive member.

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NAIROBI, Kenya, May 29 — The Azimio Coalition has removed Bumula MP Jack Wamboka from the influential Public Investments Committee (PIC) on Governance and Education, reassigning him to the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, barely a month after he was suspended over corruption allegations.

The changes are contained in the National Assembly’s Supplementary Order Paper for Thursday, May 29, through a motion by the Committee on Selection seeking to reconstitute several parliamentary committees.

Under the proposed changes, Wamboka will join the Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, replacing Luanda MP Dick Maungu Oyugi, who has been transferred to the PIC on Governance and Education as a substantive member.

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PIC Governance and Education is among Parliament’s most powerful oversight committees, mandated to scrutinise audited accounts of state corporations, universities and public institutions in the governance and education sectors.

The reshuffle comes weeks after Wamboka faced suspension following complaints by witnesses who appeared before the committee and accused the lawmaker of harassment.

In a letter addressed to Speaker Moses Wetang’ula, the National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) protested what it described as hostility, harassment and demeaning treatment of its officers during appearances before the committee.

The commission further alleged that Wamboka demanded bribes in exchange for favourable consideration during committee proceedings.

The motion also proposes adjustments to the PIC membership, with additional members drawn from across the political divide.

Those proposed to serve on the reconstituted committee include Kasipul MP Boyd Were Ong’ondo, Igembe Central MP Daniel Kiili Karitho, Isiolo Woman Representative Mumina Gollo Bonaya, Embakasi West MP Mark Samuel Mwenje, Kabete MP James Githua Kamau Wamacukuru and Kilome MP Nzambia Kithua Thuddeu.

📰 Source: Capital FM Kenya