According to the MCAs, the committee has failed to discharge its oversight mandate, raising doubts about its ability to hold the county executive to account.
They argued that the gravity of the issues contained in the audit report requires a more rigorous and independent review process.
The legislators further claimed that the Public Accounts Committee, which is mandated to examine public expenditure and ensure proper use of public resources, has not been proactive in addressing key audit queries.
This, they said, has weakened oversight mechanisms within the county assembly.
As a result, they are now appealing to the Senate to intervene and conduct a thorough inquiry into the matters raised, including summoning relevant county officials and demanding clear explanations on the issues identified in the report.
Chege Mwaura has come under sharp criticism from his colleagues, who accuse him of presiding over a committee that has lost its relevance in ensuring accountability within the county government.
They contend that under his leadership, the committee has not effectively pursued cases of possible financial mismanagement or administrative lapses, as highlighted in the Auditor-General’s findings.
The MCAs warned that failure to properly interrogate the report could undermine public trust and allow questionable practices to go unchecked.
They insisted that the Senate, as an oversight body for county governments, has a critical role to play in safeguarding public resources.
The call for Senate intervention comes amid growing concern over the management of county funds and the implementation of projects in Nairobi.
The MCAs emphasised the need for transparency and accountability, particularly in light of increasing public scrutiny over how public resources are utilised.
They also noted that the Auditor-General’s report contains serious issues that require urgent attention, adding that a thorough and impartial review would help restore confidence in the county’s governance structures.