The meeting, attended by top NIS officials led by Major Gen. Philip Kameru, sought to enhance Committee Members' understanding of the NIS mandate and to review the Service's Budget implementation status for the first three quarters of Financial Year 2022/23.

Committee Vice-Chair Hon. Bashir Abdullah, who presided over the meeting rooted for deeper engagements with the Service for proper facilitation by the Committee including adequate budgetary allocation.

"Budgetary allocation to NIS and indeed all MDA is Constitutionally an integral mandate of this Committee, and a patriotic undertaking for us as Members of this Committee in keeping Kenya and Kenyans safe. This is in line with article 242 (1) of the Constitution that establishes this very important disciplined civilian service," said Hon. Bashir.

Earlier the Committee received a brief from the Parliamentary Budget Office (PBO) on NIS Budget Implementation Status for the years under review. Members noted key areas of concern that formed their questions for clarification during the familiarization meeting with the NIS team.

Committee Members Present were Hon. Yusuf Hassan (Kamukunji), Hon. Caleb Amisi (Saboti), Hon. Martha Wangari (Gilgil), Hon. Elijah Memusi (Kajiado-Central), Hon. Moses Kirima (Imenti-Central), Hon. Clement Sloya (Sabatia), Hon Zakary Thuku (Kinangop), Hon. (Dr.) Irene Kasalu (Kitui) and Hon. Mohamed Abdikadir (Lagdera) and Hon. Fredrick Ikana (Shinyalu).