The CS, through a letter, informed the senators that he was attending a Cabinet meeting. However, the members were not satisfied with the explanation. He has now been directed to appear before the committee on August 4.
The chair of the Committee Julius Murgor said the new date will ensure the CS doesn’t skip another proceeding.
Mbadi was set to respond to the recommendations of the Standing Committee on Labour and Social Welfare on a Petition by former Councillors on the one-off token of Ksh 200,000 each to former councillors for their dedicated service to the country.
He was also scheduled to update the committee on whether the Government would consider enrolling former councillors and their spouses in the Social Health Authority scheme, allowing them to access treatment in their respective county health facilities.
The senators, who noted that the former ODM Nominated MP had previously been vocal about pensioners receiving their dues, insisted that he must appear before the committee.
They warned that failure to do so would prompt action in accordance with the Standing Orders.
