EXPLAINER: Why MPs Plans To Summon Defence, Sports Ministry Officials
A suspected multi-million-shilling scam at Sports Kenya has piqued the interest of Parliament, which has pledged to conduct a comprehensive probe into the subject, including summonses to key government officials.
The resolution was passed by MPs from the Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration, and Agriculture (PIC-SSAA) while grilling Sports Kenya about the alleged misuse of billions of shillings in stadium developments and sporting events.
In conducting the investigation, the MPs indicated that they will summon officials from the Ministries of Defence and Sports, the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC), and former Sports Kenya officials.
They cautioned that any findings from the investigation could lead to legal action.
On Tuesday, November 4, in a session presided over by Vice-Chairperson and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, the Committee interrogated Sports Kenya CEO Gabriel Komora over inexplicable cost increases, missing financial documents, and unrefunded public cash, which MPs said hints at suspected theft of taxpayer dollars.
Financial Mismanagement
One of the points raised throughout the discussion was the escalation of stadium prices without explanation.
For example, at Kinoru Stadium, the initial price of Ksh109 million rose to Ksh355 million, leaving Ksh246 million unaccounted for.
Similar differences were observed in regional stadiums. Despite an ongoing EACC probe, seven county stadiums funded at Ksh2.8 billion turned into eight projects costing Ksh2.9 billion.
MPs questioned how an eighth stadium was created and why expenses kept rising.
According to the MPs, a pattern of missing documentation, unrefunded advances, and escalating costs pointed towards systematic failures at the institution.
However, CEO Komora told the Committee that original records were surrendered to the EACC and never returned, forcing reliance on certified copies.
This was dismissed by the MPs, who noted that the submitted records must be returned by EACC.
“We are witnessing deliberate financial mismanagement. Taxpayers’ money cannot just disappear without accountability,” said Amisi.
The Committee also noted millions wasted on abandoned initiatives, such as Ksh30 million provided to experts to design Public-Private Partnership stadium models, which the government later scrapped.
World Under-18 Athletics Championships Payments
The session also revealed questionable payments relating to the World U18 Athletics Championships.
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Sports Kenya reportedly spent Ksh382 million, but the Ministry of Sports only refunded Ksh274.8 million, leaving Ksh47.39 million owed.
An extra Ksh73 million in interest certificates went unpaid.
The MPs also expressed concern that a Ksh48 million payment from Sports Kenya to Athletics Kenya executives lacked verification. Attempts to accuse the Local Organising Committee were unsuccessful.
EXPLAINER: Why MPs Plans To Summon Defence, Sports Ministry Officials
