Members of Parliament have called for a special audit of JKUAT Enterprises Limited, citing questionable payments and governance lapses at the state corporation linked to Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT).
The Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, chaired by Bumula MP Jack Wanami Wamboka, directed the Auditor-General to probe the enterprise after its officials failed to produce documents showing the full list of board members to justify allowances paid in the 2022/23 financial year.
Auditor-General’s reports revealed irregular payments, including allowances to individuals whose names were missing from official records, and flagged a lack of supporting documents such as signed attendance registers, motor vehicle records, and appointment letters. The enterprise was also found to have just five board members, far short of the required eleven.
MPs said the lapses amounted to fraud and violated constitutional provisions. They further raised concerns over unsupported cash balances and payments for incomplete projects, including a factory roof upgrade that was fully paid for but not delivered.
Enterprise CEO Erastus Mvuria defended the board, noting that some directors participated in meetings virtually, but lawmakers insisted on a comprehensive audit and a full list of board members.
JKUAT Enterprises, established as the university’s commercial arm, is mandated to link research with industry and provide innovative solutions. However, MPs now warn that failure to follow governance structures risks undermining its credibility and accountability.
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