CBK Governor Kamau Thugge sent away by MPs for submitting incomplete diversity reports
Dr Thugge acknowledged the shortcomings of his report and accepted responsibility for the oversight. He assured the committee that he would address the gaps and return with a complete and compliant report.
The National Assembly’s Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities has rejected a report submitted by Central Bank of Kenya Governor Kamau Thugge, citing the absence of critical supporting documents and failure to meet procedural requirements.
Governor Thugge appeared before the committee on Thursday to respond to concerns regarding ethnic diversity and equal opportunity practices within the Bank. However, the session was abruptly halted after it became clear that his submissions could not be verified.
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The session, chaired by Adan Yussuf Haji, was suspended when members concluded that the Governor’s report failed to meet the standards outlined in the committee’s invitation.
“The invitation letter clearly stated that all submissions must be accompanied by documentary evidence. Unfortunately, this requirement has not been fulfilled,” Adan Yussuf Haji stated during the proceedings.
In addition to the lack of supporting documentation, the committee noted that the report was unsigned, thereby undermining its credibility and authenticity.
“After a thorough review of your presentation, the committee has established that your report lacks the required supporting documents,” he Haji added, emphasising that the submission could not be accepted in its current form.
The committee maintained that it could not proceed with any discussion based on unsubstantiated claims and instructed the Governor to submit a revised report that includes all necessary annexes and conforms to the formal standards of Parliament.
The Chair ruled that Governor Thugge’s appearance would be rescheduled only upon receipt of a properly documented submission.
Dr Thugge acknowledged the shortcomings of his report and accepted responsibility for the oversight. He assured the committee that he would address the gaps and return with a complete and compliant report.
“I will adhere to all procedural requirements in advance of a future appearance,” he said.
A similar incident occurred during the same session when Paul Ngugi, the Chief Executive Officer of the Geothermal Development Company, was also turned away for failing to present the requisite documentation.
Like Thugge, Ngugi’s case was suspended with instructions to return once proper preparations had been made.
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