𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 

The National Assembly Decentralized Funds Accounts Committee met Ms. Carolyne Wamyama who appeared before it to shed light on the alleged disappearance of 1,200 water tanks valued at Kshs.12 million from the premises of the Bungoma County Woman Representative’s office in 2017.

Speaking before the Committee chaired by Hon. Gideon Mulyungi (Mwingi Central), Ms. Wanyama told Members that her departure from the Bungoma MP’s office was riddled with bullying and threats aimed at her family. Despite the courts subsequently declaring her innocent of any wrongdoing in the questionable procurement of the missing tanks at a cost of Kshs. 12 million, she is yet to secure any gainful employment as the matter tainted her image.

“When I was fired, the reasons why I left the office of the County Woman Representative were occasioned by volatile political activities in the office and its surrounding, posing a risk to me as a single mother and my children,” she said.

 Seeking clarity on how such a large number of water tanks could disappear from the office grounds without being noticed, Members asked the NGAFF Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Mr. Roy Telewa to explain how since 2017 they have yet to locate the tanks.

“Why is the CEO not telling us where the tanks are? Stating that the officer before us today is not culpable without giving us any tangible solutions to the mess she was thrown into is not satisfactory. What measures has the CEO and his team undertaken to ensure this does not happen again?” askd Hon. Mogaka.

In response, CEO Telewa acknowledged the challenges encountered in handling the matter and advocated for a review of NGAAF's operational and procurement protocols. He stressed the need for permanent and pensionable employment terms for NGAAF coordinators at the county level to instill confidence in their roles.