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Moses Kirima

Also known as: Hon. Moses Kirima · Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima · Mr Kirima

2026-04-272026-08-30

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  1. August 2026
  2. The Standard

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima raised the issue while seeking to establish the circumstances surrounding previous scandals at the institution.

    VC clashes with MPs over audit queries
  3. Capital News

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima, however, said suspending rogue auctioneers was not enough to protect victims or compensate people who suffer losses as a result of misconduct.

    MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers accused of using goons to intimidate Kenyans
  4. The Standard

    However, Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima said disciplinary action alone would not protect Kenyans who had already suffered losses.“When you are dealing with auctioneers, you have to take care of the people who are affected by the auctioneers,” Kirima said.

    MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using goons on Kenyans
  5. Capital News

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima was more blunt, demanding that KLRC officials confirm whether the repairs and maintenance allocation had been exceeded.

    MPs Put Kenya Law Reform Commission on Spot Over Sh2.1mn Unauthorised Spending
  6. July 2026
  7. The Standard

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima said the inquiry had exposed deeper issues requiring further scrutiny.

    MPs order fresh probe into Sh844m university hostel project
  8. Capital News

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima also backed the summons, citing concerns over expenditure exceeding Sh300 million on the university’s Kigali campus project, which he said showed little evidence of value for money following a parliamentary inspection visit.

    Former Kenyatta University VCs Summoned Over Sh6.2bn Audit Queries
  9. The Standard

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima challenged the bureau's proposal to write off some debts based on statutory time limitations.

    KLB seeks Parliament's help to recover Sh251 M debts
  10. The Standard

    Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima said the Committee is dealing with a weighty matter and so connected were the individuals previously involved that saw some people in the university’s management lose their jobs.

    KU petitions MPs to recover 100-acre land
  11. May 2026
  12. Citizen Digital

    The DP was joined by Governor Mutuma M’Ethingia, Senator Kathuri Murungi, South Imenti MP Shadrack Mwiti, Central Imenti MP Moses Kirima, host of MCAs among other leaders and residents.

    DP Kindiki blames high fuel prices on US-Iran war
  13. April 2026
  14. Capital News

    Moses Kirima questioned how a private cooperative could claim interest in land presumed to be public, warning that the lack of clarity could trigger further disputes.

    MPs Order NLC to Recover Grabbed NTSA Land in Voi
Politics

VC clashes with MPs over Maasai Mara University audit queries

The News

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

Yesterday

  1. VC clashes with MPs over Maasai Mara University audit queries

    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

Wednesday 19 August

  1. MPs demand crackdown on rogue auctioneers using intimidation tactics

    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

  2. MPs call for stronger action against rogue auctioneers

    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

Wednesday 12 August

  1. MPs question KLRC over Sh2.1mn unauthorised commission spending

    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

Thursday 16 July

  1. MPs order fresh probe into Sh844m university hostel project

    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

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Parliamentary committee summons former Kenyatta University VCs

    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

  2. KLB appeals to Parliament over Sh251 million unpaid debts

    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

Friday 3 July

  1. Kenyatta University seeks Parliament's help to recover encroached land

    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

Friday 15 May

  1. DP Kindiki attributes fuel price spike to Iran war

    Deputy President Kithure Kindiki said the government is implementing measures to stabilize fuel prices, which have risen due to disruptions in global supply caused by the war in Iran. The government has reduced VAT on fuel from 16 to 8 per cent and released Ksh.5 billion in subsidies, with further action planned.

    15 May 2026 · Citizen Digital

Monday 27 April

  1. Parliamentary committee orders NLC to recover grabbed NTSA land

    A parliamentary watchdog committee has directed the National Land Commission to recover a six-acre parcel of land in Voi Municipality that was earmarked for an NTSA motor vehicle inspection centre but has been grabbed and encroached upon by squatters. The land, originally set aside in 1969 and later transferred to NTSA, is the subject of an ongoing court case with the NLC mandated to determine the legitimacy of competing claims and recommend a resolution within 180 days.

    27 April 2026 · Capital News

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