Also known as: Luanda MP Dick Maungu · Mr Maungu
Luanda MP elected unopposed as chair of the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance in June 2026.
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The Standard
… ommittee members over the team she brought to respond to audit queries, as they questioned the motive of the VC sending the substantive finance officer on compulsory leave just two days before she meets with the committee.Similarly, the committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu …
VC clashes with MPs over audit queriesCapital News
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, pressed the board to explain the measures it was taking to deal with unlicensed and rogue auctioneers, particularly those accused of working with gangs to execute their assignments. …
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate KenyansThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, pressed the board to explain how it was dealing with unlicensed and unscrupulous auctioneers, particularly those accused of working with gangs when executing their assignments.Maungu said the board needed to restore order and clear …
MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on KenyansCapital News
… Luanda MP Dick Maungu, who chairs the committee, said the issue was whether expenditure beyond approved allocations had been incurred without proper authorisation. …
MPs Put Kenya Law Reform Commission on Spot Over Sh2.1mn Unauthorised SpendingThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, resolved to summon former Vice-Chancellor Prof Stephen Gaya Agong, project consultants, auditors and other key parties after lawmakers questioned the project's escalating costs and whether procurement laws were followed. …
MPs order fresh probe into Sh844m university hostel projectCitizen Digital
… Just yesterday, we had a university that could not explain how public funds had been spent," Luanda MP Dick Maungu said. …
Public universities face Ksh.29B funding deficit - CS Ogamba tells MPsCapital News
… PIC-G&E Chairperson Dick Maungu said institutions are expected to respond comprehensively to audit concerns and implement corrective measures where weaknesses are identified. …
MPs Warn Universities, Colleges Against Ignoring Audit QueriesThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, was reviewing Auditor-General reports covering the 2018/19 to 2024/25 financial years.The reports highlighted delayed capitation, stalled infrastructure projects, weak financial management, declining TVET enrolment, unaccounted gov …
MPs warn delayed capitation is driving institutions into financial crisisThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, resolved to summon former Vice-Chancellor Prof. …
PIC probes Sh844 M JOOUST hostel projectThe Standard
… The committee, chaired by Luanda MP Dick Maungu, resolved to summon former Vice-Chancellor Prof. …
Parliamentary committe probes Sh844 million Jaramogi varsity hostel projectThe National Assembly Public Investments Committee postponed cross-examination of Maasai Mara University's audit queries after the institution failed to avail required officials. The committee questioned why the finance officer was placed on compulsory leave two days before the hearing and why the procurement and legal officers were absent despite prior direction.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly Public Investments Committee postponed cross-examination of Maasai Mara University's audit queries after the institution failed to avail required officials. The committee questioned why the finance officer was placed on compulsory leave two days before the hearing and why the procurement and legal officers were absent despite prior direction.
29 August 2026 · The Standard →
Members of Parliament have called for tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, citing weak enforcement and inadequate penalties that leave Kenyans vulnerable to intimidation and financial losses. The National Assembly Public Investments Committee questioned the Auctioneers Licensing Board over its regulatory record, with committee chair Dick Maungu urging decisive action against unlicensed practitioners operating outside the law.
19 August 2026 · Capital News →
Members of Parliament have demanded tougher action against rogue auctioneers accused of using goons and excessive force to seize property, saying weak enforcement and inadequate penalties are leaving Kenyans exposed to intimidation, abuse and financial losses.
19 August 2026 · The Standard →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee questioned Kenya Law Reform Commission officials over Sh20.6 million spent on commission activities against an approved budget of Sh18.5 million between 2018/19 and 2024/25, with the Auditor-General finding the institution failed to follow budget reallocation procedures. The commission also exceeded its repairs and maintenance budget by about Sh400,000.
12 August 2026 · Capital News →
Parliament's Public Investments Committee has ordered fresh investigations into a 1,000-bed hostel at JOOUST following audit queries over contract variations and payments totalling Sh844 million. The committee plans to summon the former Vice-Chancellor, project consultants, auditors and other parties to address concerns over escalating costs and procurement compliance.
16 July 2026 · The Standard →
Education Cabinet Secretary Migos Ogamba told lawmakers that delays in government funding to schools, TVET institutions and public universities are due to budget shortfalls and delayed National Treasury disbursements, with the Ministry of Education facing a funding gap of nearly Ksh.29 billion.
15 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has warned universities and technical training institutions against treating Auditor-General audit queries casually, insisting that accounting officers must uphold transparency and accountability in managing public funds. The committee is examining Auditor-General reports covering 2018/19 to 2024/25 financial years for several education sector institutions.
15 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Ministry of Education has acknowledged that persistent delays in capitation disbursements and inadequate budget allocations from the National Treasury are pushing public universities, TVET institutions, and teacher training colleges into financial distress, prompting Parliament to demand urgent reforms.
15 July 2026 · The Standard →
The National Assembly's Public Investments Committee has launched investigations into a 1,000-bed students' hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology following audit concerns over contract variations; certified payments rose from an initial Sh663.9 million contract price to Sh844.1 million, with the Auditor-General reporting missing documentation for Sh180.1 million in contract variations and an ongoing court dispute with the contractor.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Public Investments Committee has launched investigations into payments totaling Sh844 million for a 1,000-bed hostel at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga University of Science and Technology, following audit concerns over contract variations and rising costs from the original Sh663.9 million contract awarded in 2010. The committee will summon the former Vice-Chancellor, project consultants and auditors to explain the additional expenditure and whether procurement laws were followed, amid a contractor lawsuit and missing completion certificates.
9 July 2026 · The Standard →
A parliamentary watchdog committee has summoned former Kenyatta University Vice Chancellors Prof. Olive Mugenda and Prof. Paul Wainaina to appear over audit queries relating to an alleged Sh6.2 billion loss of public funds. The summons concerns a special audit by the Auditor General covering the 2018/2019 to 2020/2021 financial years, with some transactions examined from the 2014/2015 financial year.
8 July 2026 · Capital News →
The Kenya Literature Bureau has sought Parliament's intervention to recover more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts from government institutions, citing cash flow challenges and threats to financial stability. The Auditor-General reports KLB has trade receivables of Sh1.05 billion, with Sh251.5 million unpaid for over 90 days.
8 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenyatta University has petitioned Parliament to help reclaim more than 100 acres of land occupied by squatters and to secure full ownership of its teaching hospital. The university's acting Vice Chancellor told the National Assembly Public Investments Committee that despite previous parliamentary findings affirming the university's ownership, it has been unable to repossess the land, blaming powerful and influential squatters.
3 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya Kwanza leaders, led by National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula, campaigned in Vihiga County urging residents to support President William Ruto's re-election, arguing that the Western region would continue benefiting from government development programmes including road construction, affordable housing, and Standard Gauge Railway extension if Ruto secures a second term.
8 June 2026 · The Standard →
Luanda MP Dick Maungu was elected unopposed as chairperson of the National Assembly's Public Investments Committee on Education and Governance, replacing Bumula MP Jack Wamboka who was suspended over allegations of misconduct by the NCIC.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
MPs on the Public Investments Committee expressed concern over ownership of a 200-acre parcel worth Sh120 million at Ramogi Institute of Advanced Technology in Kisumu County after the Auditor General flagged that ownership could not be confirmed due to lack of proper legal documentation. The dispute centres on competing allotment letters from 1988 and 1997, with the Kenya Sugar Research Board claiming ownership following expiry of a six-year lease.
14 May 2026 · The Standard →