The Senate County Public Investment Committee and Special Funds, led by sessional vice chair Eddy Oketch, convened a high-pressure hearing on Thursday, March 12, 2026, to examine Samburu County’s 2024/2025 financial audit reports. The committee immediately expressed frustration over what it described as repeated administrative negligence and deliberate obstruction of oversight mechanisms.
SAWASCO Faces Intense Scrutiny
The hearing escalated when attention turned to the Samburu Water and Sanitation Company (SAWASCO), which received a disclaimer of opinion from the Auditor General. Auditors reported being denied access to critical financial records and supporting documentation, raising serious red flags about transparency and governance.
Other Institutions in Focus
Senators also reviewed audits of Maralal Municipality and two major county hospitals. The audit findings highlighted gaps in record-keeping, delayed financial reporting, and potential mismanagement of public resources. These revelations prompted committee members to demand accountability from the county executive team and assurances that future audits would be conducted without obstruction.
Senator Eddy Oketch cautioned that the Senate would not tolerate recurring patterns of negligence. He emphasized that county officials are legally obligated to provide accurate and complete financial records and that failure to do so could result in further parliamentary sanctions.
