At least 15 county governments are facing investigations over alleged misappropriation of at least Sh1.3 billion in bursaries.
Senators laid bare the rot in the management of the funds in explosive reports tabled in the Senate.
The County Public Investments and Special Funds Committee now wants the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission to swing into action over suspected embezzlement of public resources.
The counties senators want investigated include Bomet, Bungoma, Elgeyo Marakwet, Garissa, Kericho, Kirinyaga, Lamu, Murang’a, Nandi, West Pokot, Kajiado, Machakos, Tana River, Trans Nzoia and Vihiga.