MCAs in Kisumu have protested against the Public Accounts Committee's delay in tabling a report on the Sh11.5 million furniture bought for the assembly.
The report was to be presented on Tuesday, but PAC chairperson Maureen Otieno asked for more time.
This has raised eyebrows, with MCAs questioning the transparency of the procurement process.
The assembly leadership has been on the spot after pictures of a sample of the 48 seats went viral in the on social media.
Kodiaga Prison was contracted
to make the furniture. It includes
seats for members, the speaker, the governor and tables.
Residents are demanding answers. Together
with MCAs, they are questioning the quality and the cost of the furniture.
Kisumu Residents Association chairman Audi Ogada said they suspect the price was inflated.
The seats, each costing Sh240,000, will be installed in the debating chambers.
Kisumu North MCA Elisha Oraro asked the House leadership to give the public proper information on the matter.
Oraro said the integrity of the House must be upheld.
“Issues around procurement are not to be taken lightly. People
want to see proper use of public
funds," he said.
Majority leader Kenneth Onyango said MCAs must play their oversight role effectively.
East Seme MCA Seth Okumu questioned the motive of the House leadership.
His Kolwa East counterpart Steve Owiti wants the leadership to put its house in order.
He said bills are passed in the assembly but the implementation is poor. He was supported by
Railway MCA David Arao.