Raila Odinga steps in as Ababu Namwamba seeks open PAC hearing

Ababu Namwamba peruses documents when he appeared before National Assembly’s Powers and Privileges Committee. [PHOTO: GOVEDI ASUTSA/STANDARD]

NAIROBI: Embattled Public Accounts Committee (PAC) chairman Ababu Namwamba Wednesday gave conditions for his participation in the National Assembly investigation into his conduct, including public hearings and face-to-face meeting with his accusers.

Mr Namwamba made the demands when he appeared before the Powers and Privileges Committee investigating claims of bribery against him and members of the PAC arising from the committee's inquiry into the spending of Sh2.9 billion in secret accounts under the Office of the President.