CSs to appear in Parliament to answer questions raised by lawmakers

From left, Immigration and Boarder Control PS.Gordon Kihalangwa, Interior CS Fred Matiangi, CAS Patrick Ole Ntutu and Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnett when they appeared before National Assembly Departmental Committee regarding the influx of illicit goods in the country at Parliament. [Boniface Okendo/Standard]

Cabinet secretaries will be required to appear before House committees to respond to questions if amendments to the Standing Orders are adopted.

The Procedure and House Rules Committee proposed the reintroduction of Question Time to give members opportunity to ask the CSs questions in the National Assembly.