National Treasury Principal Secretary Dr. Chris Kiptoo has dismissed claims that he repeatedly failed to appear before the National Assembly’s Special Funds Accounts Committee.
In a statement seen by Radio Generation, Kiptoo said the reports were misleading and did not reflect the reality of his engagements with Parliament.
“Recent reports alleging that I had snubbed the parliamentary committee on special funds sixteen times were misleading and failed to reflect the reality of my engagement with Parliament,” Kiptoo stated.
The Principal Secretary reaffirmed his office’s commitment to transparency, accountability, and parliamentary oversight.
He emphasized that he has consistently appeared before various committees to respond to audit queries, including those related to the e-Citizen platform.
He explained that when official commitments prevent him from attending a session in person, he delegates senior Treasury officers to represent the office, as allowed under parliamentary procedures.
“These are issues concerning the office of the Principal Secretary, not Dr. Kiptoo as an individual. The National Treasury has a competent team fully capable of addressing such matters,” he said.
Kiptoo expressed concern over what he described as sensational and inaccurate media reports portraying him as uncooperative or evasive.
He noted that such reports were unfair and risked misleading the public about his commitment to transparency.
The PS clarified that on some of the dates cited as absences, he had been engaged in official Treasury duties.
He said such engagements are part of his broader mandate to strengthen financial governance and mobilize development support for the country.
Kiptoo added that his absence from certain sessions should not be interpreted as defiance or disrespect toward Parliament.
He reiterated that he holds Parliament in high regard and fully supports its oversight role.
“Our books are open, and we are ready to engage,” he said.
“There is absolutely nothing to hide regarding the management of special funds.”
The Principal Secretary stressed that the National Treasury remains fully accountable and continues to cooperate with oversight bodies, including the Auditor-General and Parliament, to ensure proper management of public finances.