Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Dr. Kamau Thugge was on Thursday, June 5, unceremoniously turned away from a parliamentary session after failing to provide crucial documents supporting his report on ethnic diversity and equal employment at the bank.

Dr. Thugge had appeared before the National Assembly Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunity, chaired by Mandera West MP Aden Yussuf Haji, to respond to concerns on inclusivity in hiring practices at the apex bank. But his presentation quickly fell flat.

“After carefully reviewing your presentation, the Committee has established that your report lacks the required supporting documents,” Haji said, visibly displeased. “The invitation letter clearly stated that all submissions must be accompanied by documentary evidence. Unfortunately, this requirement has not been met.”

MPs noted that not only were the annexes missing, but the submitted report had not been signed — a key procedural oversight that further fueled the committee’s frustration.

“Without signatures or proper annexes, this report holds no official weight. We cannot proceed with half-baked submissions,” another committee member added.

In response, Thugge admitted the oversight, assuring the committee he would return with a complete and properly authenticated report.

The back-to-back rejections signaled Parliament’s growing impatience with public institutions that fail to meet transparency standards.

“This is a matter of national concern. We expect thoroughness and responsibility when it comes to issues of equity and representation,” Haji emphasized.