Senator Khalwale demands probe into Kakamega County’s vehicle purchases and disposals

Parliament Buildings
Thursday, 17th April 2025

Senator Boni Khalwale (Kakamega) has raised alarm in the Senate over what he termed as growing public concern regarding the purchase and disposal of motor vehicles by the County Government of Kakamega. 

In a statement sought pursuant to Standing Order 53(1), Senator Khalwale directed his request to the Standing Committee on Finance and Budget, demanding transparency and accountability in the management of county resources.

In his request, the Lawmaker called on the Committee to provide a comprehensive list of all motor vehicles acquired by the County Government of Kakamega from 2014 to date. He requested that the list detail the make and model of each vehicle, the registration number, the date of purchase and the total amount paid for each unit. This, he noted, would help establish a clear audit trail for county owned assets over the past decade.

Furthermore, Sen. Khalwale sought clarity on the number of vehicles that have since been retired or disposed of. 

He underscored that the reasons for their retirement be made public, along with the make and model, the year of disposal, the initial purchase value and the amount realized from the disposal of each vehicle. This, he emphasised, is crucial in determining whether public assets are being responsibly managed and whether any irregularities exist.

The UDA Party Senator demanded documentary evidence to prove that the proceeds from the disposal of the vehicles were duly deposited into the County Revenue Fund Account. He reminded the Committee that this should have been done in accordance with the Public Finance Management Act, which guides the handling of public funds.

In addition, the Lawmaker called for a detailed account of whether the disposal of the vehicles was conducted in line with the Public Procurement and Asset Disposal Act, 2015. He urged the Committee to include the names of the successful bidders, pointing to the need for transparency in public procurement and asset disposal processes.