The National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education has intensified oversight across technical and vocational institutions, reinforcing the need for prudent management of public resources and strong governance in the education sector.
During a meeting chaired by Hon. Wanami Wamboka, the Committee engaged officials from several Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions to review financial management, administrative systems, and compliance with government regulations.
Among the issues raised was the irregular transfer of land at the Kenya School of TVETs, a matter now expected to be addressed by the Ministry of Lands and Physical Planning. The Committee emphasised the importance of safeguarding institutional assets to prevent the loss of public property.
At Keroka Technical Training Institute, Members highlighted the absence of a title deed for the institution’s land, noting that the matter is currently before court. The Committee also raised concern over delayed capitation funds, which have resulted in long-standing receivables and operational challenges.
Governance and systems management also came under scrutiny. Rangwe Technical and Vocational College was advised to address ethnic imbalance in its staffing and to operationalise a functional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) accounting system to strengthen financial accountability.
Orogare Technical and Vocational College was urged to fully activate key ERP modules, including human resource and examinations systems, while taking deliberate steps to improve ethnic diversity in its workforce.
The Committee further directed Omuga Technical and Vocational College and West Mugirango Technical and Professional College to reappear before it at a later date after the institutions failed to adequately prepare for the audit session.
Chairperson Hon. Wamboka urged institutional leaders to treat audit processes with the seriousness they deserve, noting that proper preparation and transparency are essential in safeguarding public resources and strengthening governance across the education sector.
By Anthony Solly
