MPs Sudi, Aladwa ranked among least vocal in parliament

The report depicts a parliament with competing priorities, revealing that 40 sittings had to be called off due to a lack of quorum.

Despite being vocal in their constituencies, Sudi and Aladwa have chosen to remain silent in Parliament, a trend shared by other MPs such as Irene Kasalu and Irene Njoki of Bahati, as well as Kuria West MP Mathias Robi.

In contrast, MPs Wilberforce Oundo of Funyula, Beatrice Elachi of Dagoreti North, James Nyikal of Seme, Makali Mulu of Kitui Central, and Adan Keynan of Eldas were among the best-performing members of the House.

The Senate also saw significant activity, with Nandi Senator Samson Cheragey, Migori Senator Eddy Oketch, Nyamira Senator Okongo Omogeni, and nominated Senators Tabitha Mutinda and Gloria Orwoba standing out as the most vocal.

However, the report also sheds light on a Senate plagued by absenteeism, with 40 out of the 158 sittings being adjourned due to lack of quorum, representing 25% of the total sittings.

On the utilization of the National Government Constituency Development Fund (NGCDF), the Mzalendo report, compiled from audits by the Office of the Auditor General, noted that 15 MPs are on red alert over NGCDF audits, while 19 MPs are being investigated for misusing the funds.

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu stated that no MP has fully satisfied the requirements for proper utilization of NGCDF funds, with 221 MPs facing issues.

The report further highlights a disconnect between the House and citizens’ expectations. Among the most pressing issues in MPs’ constituencies are the lack of access to quality healthcare, infrastructure challenges, youth unemployment, insecurity, resource mismanagement, land disputes, inequality in fund allocations, and poverty.