Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says state-owned enterprises (SOE) are governed by their own laws, and there's no requirement for them to report subsistance and travel allowances to her office.

Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was responding to questions raised by Landless People's Movement MP Utaara Mootu on why ministers are given such allowances by parastatals.

Mootu inquired specifically about the Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandji-Murangi, who allegedly received S&T allowances in July last year.

Mootu also expressed concerns about the use of public funds for travel, especially given the history of unpaid tuition fees at the university.

The Premier explained that public enterprises operate based on their own laws and regulations.

She clarified that S&T policies mainly focus on regulating what expenses can be covered during official travel.

She stated, however, that financial statements, which are tabled in Parliament, allow for transparency in expenditure.