The Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation, chaired by Hon. John Kiarie, today conducted an inspection visit in Garissa County, turning the spotlight on connectivity gaps and digital access in underserved communities.

The Committee engaged key industry stakeholders led by Communications Authority and ICT Authority while hearing from residents, piecing together a clear picture of both progress and persistent challenges. 

Members of Budget and Appropriations Committee (BAC) have called on the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) to consider building the capacity of the media to promote accurate and fair media reporting on audit queries.

In a meeting with the OAG, the lawmakers emphasized the need for regular media trainings and sessions on matters audit and tasked the audit communication office to promptly make clarifications on any misreporting.

The Committee Chairperson, Hon. Samuel Atandi queried the Office of the Auditor General against keeping silent whenever there's erroneous reporting.

The National Registration Bureau (NRB) in Kisumu County has raised concerns over insecurity and poor working conditions, calling on the government to undertake urgent renovations of its offices.

During engagements with the Committee on Administration and Internal Security, the Assistant Director of NRB, Ms. Robina Owino, stated that the offices they operate from are in a deplorable state, exposing both staff and members of the public to security risks.

Cabinet Secretary for Interior and National Administration, Hon. Kipchumba Murkomen has called for reforms to strengthen the security apparatus of legislative institutions, enhanced training and legal protections for Serjeant at Arms, citing the 2024 invasion of Parliament as a turning point.

Speaking during the 3rd National Conference of Serjeant-at-Arms, CS Murkomen described the invasion of Parliament on June 25, 2024, as a defining moment that exposed vulnerabilities within Kenya’s democratic institutions.