Parliament threatens action against Cabinet Secretary from Northrift

Parliament has threatened action against a Cabinet Secretary from Northrift region.

The CS was expected to respond to allegations of corruption in one of the parastatal.

Petroleum and Mining CS John Munyes has failed to appear before the Senate committee twice. He was suppose to appear to respond to allegations of corruption at the Kenya Pipeline Company.

This attracted the wrath of the Senate Energy Committee which has issued parliamentary summons to the CS which bear consequences that might cost him his position and reputation.
Mr Munyes could be fined by Parliament or declared unfit to hold office if he does not appear on Tuesday, as senators vow tough measures.

 "It is apparent that Munyes has been dodging this committee and we will not allow him to continue snubbing parliamentary invites on such a serious matter where public funds are lost. We now invoke the Standing Orders and summon him to appear on Tuesday next week, without fail," said committee chairman Ephraim Maina.

Munyes was expected to respond to questions raised on KPC, among them the Sh2.5 billion oil spill scandal. He was also set to explain the magnitude of losses and the state of operation of the Sh48 billion 450km