The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning, John Mbadi, has extended the mandate of the Pending Bills Verification Committee until December 31, 2025.
The extension, effective from April 1, 2025, allows the committee to continue examining outstanding government payments accumulated between June 2005 and June 2022, ensuring each claim is thoroughly assessed before recommendations are made for settlement.
“IT IS notified for general information to the public that the Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning has extended the term of the Pending Bills Verification Committee, with effect from the 1st April, 2025 up to the 31st December, 2025,“ reads the gazette notice dated September 19, 2025.
The committee was originally established in October 2023 by former Treasury CS Njuguna Ndung’u, with Edward Ouko, former Auditor General, leading the 18-member team.
The members include Ali Abdulrazaq, Hesbon Omollo, Eric Onyango Gumbo, Patience Mulondo, James Washington Munene Gitonga, Bernard Ndungu, Nicholas Munywoki Mutua, James Kung’u, Cassius Kusienya, Peter Kitheka, Margaret Gichimu, Maximus Siwa, Kanini Nthiga, Livingstone Mburu, David Kipchumba Ruto, and Susan Oyatsi.
The committee’s work focuses on analysing pending bills and claims submitted to the National Government, applying defined criteria to determine the authenticity of each case and provide guidance on how to settle legitimate obligations.
This process is part of ongoing efforts to enhance transparency and proper management of public funds.
In a separate notice, CS Mbadi appointed Edward Ouko (FCPA) as Non-Executive Chairperson of the Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board for a three-year term starting September 19, 2025.
The appointment was made under Section 49(1)(a) of the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act (Cap. 59A).
“The Cabinet Secretary for the National Treasury and Economic Planning appoints Edward Ouko (FCPA) to be the Non-Executive Chairperson of the Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board, for a period of three years, with effect from 19th September 2025,” the notice read. Ouko was also appointed as a member of the same board for a similar term under Section 49(1)(h) of the Act.
The Anti-Money Laundering Advisory Board provides guidance to strengthen Kenya’s measures against money laundering and the financing of terrorism.
It collaborates with government agencies to ensure the financial sector complies with regulations and maintains robust oversight.
