• In a statement on March 5, 2025, Havi has underscored the necessity for MPs to rise to their responsibilities, especially during these challenging times for governance in Kenya.

Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Nelson Havi has voiced a compelling argument for accountability within the National Assembly, emphasizing the crucial role of Members of Parliament (MPs) in overseeing the executive.

In a statement on March 5, 2025, Havi has underscored the necessity for MPs to rise to their responsibilities, especially during these challenging times for governance in Kenya.

“I think there are many members of the National Assembly with the ability to do right,” Havi stated. “The most unfortunate thing is the timing and the collective association. Things have fallen apart, but it must be for a while. It is now imperative that those in the National Assembly take action.”

Havi has highlighted the primary duty of Parliament: to oversee the executive and ensure that public resources are utilized effectively for the benefit of the citizenry. “The main responsibility of Parliament is to ensure that the funds meant for the development of the people are not squandered,” he stressed.

Turning his attention to the controversial Social Health Authority (SHA), Havi has insisted that those charged with oversight must be held accountable.

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He noted, “This question of SHA was in Parliament. The National Assembly said it was good. It was even in court. The judges said it was good. How can all of us be this wrong? Fundamentally, those given the role of oversight must give us some answers.”

In his critique, Havi drew comparisons to international standards of accountability, stating, “In other countries, if the chief executive faced serious allegations, they would not remain in office. We entered public service with a promise that those in power would not exploit government resources.

Yet, we find ourselves repeating the very actions we vowed to avoid, to the great detriment of the people of Kenya. Social Health is not something to joke about.”

The Kenyan government’s ambitious Kshs 104.8 billion investments in the SHA has come under intense scrutiny, particularly after Auditor General Nancy Gathungu revealed significant flaws in its management. Despite substantial public investment, it appears the state neither owns nor controls the system.