MPs Reject CBK Governor Thugge’s Report for Lack of Documentation on Ethnic Diversity
The governor acknowledged the oversight and committed to ensuring that all requirements would be met before his next appearance.
CBK Governor Kamau Thugge criticized by National Assembly for failing to present documentation on ethnic diversity. Photo/Eastleigh Voice.
By Juliet Jerotich
Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge was met with sharp criticism from the National Assembly’s Committee on Cohesion and Equal Opportunities on Thursday, June 5, 2025, after failing to present the necessary documentation to support his report on ethnic diversity.
Thugge had been invited to address concerns regarding the CBK’s adherence to equal opportunity policies and ethnic representation within the institution.
However, his presentation was cut short when the Committee, chaired by Mandera West MP Adan Yussuf Haji, found that the required supporting documents were missing.
“Upon reviewing your submission, the committee has found that it lacks the essential documentation,” Haji stated. “The invitation letter explicitly asked for supporting materials with your presentation, which was not provided.”
As a result, the committee decided that Thugge’s report would not be accepted and directed him to revise and resubmit the necessary paperwork in compliance with parliamentary standards.
Key Report Issues: Missing Signatures and Documents
Alongside the lack of supplementary documents, the committee also pointed out that Thugge’s report had not been signed, a significant procedural error.
The governor acknowledged the oversight and committed to ensuring that all requirements would be met before his next appearance.
Thugge was not the only official facing the Committee’s disapproval. The CEO of the Geothermal Development Company (GDC), Paul Ngugi, was also dismissed for failing to properly prepare and present the requested supporting documents.
Senate Questions Thugge Over Ethnic Imbalance at CBK
This incident followed earlier scrutiny in May 2025, when the Senate’s National Cohesion, Equal Opportunity, and Regional Integration Committee took Governor Thugge to task over the ethnic composition at the CBK.
Committee chair, Marsabit Senator Mohammed Chute, questioned why individuals from the Kikuyu and Kalenjin communities held a disproportionate share of positions within the institution.
Senator Chute expressed concerns about the ongoing ethnic imbalance, particularly in internships, which seemed to be predominantly offered to members of the Kalenjin community. “According to your presentation, nearly 50% of CBK’s workforce consists of Kikuyu and Kalenjin. Additionally, internship opportunities are being given almost exclusively to the Kalenjin community, which is not acceptable,” Chute remarked.
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