Audit Queries Stories

Senators push for tougher measures to prevent governors from evading accountability
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The Senate is pushing for a resolution that will allow the simultaneous tabling of audit reports for all 47 counties to fast-track scrutiny and preven...

Nairobi County's revenue figures questioned amid audit row
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 16, 2025

The external auditors told MPs that they are unable to verify whether the revenue declared by the county government is accurate.

Audit shows Senegal's previous government misreported key economic data
Reuters  |  Feb 13, 2025

The IMF said on Wednesday that it would analyse the report and initiate consultations with authorities to address issues raised.

State wants police to probe KUSCCO as report shows financial statements signed by dead auditor
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

The forensic audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted non-performing loans and large-scale theft that have left the institution on the br...

EACC boss Abdi Mohamud defends Sh120 million confidential expenditure
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 06, 2025

Abdi explained the rationale behind adopting such systems, emphasising the need to protect the identities of key individuals assisting the commission...

Audit exposes ethnic imbalance among employees in Prime CS Mudavadi's office
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 05, 2025

The audit findings raise serious concerns about the recruitment process, staffing practices, and the overall adherence to laws designed to foster a mo...

SMEs first beneficiaries as Treasury to clear Sh206 billion arrears to suppliers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The mounting pending bills, compounded by the high cost of borrowing, have caused a severe cash flow crisis for private firms, particularly MSMEs.

Bursary scandals and missing receipts: MPs' use of NG-CDF money under probe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

A recurring issue throughout various constituencies is the lack of proper documentation and accountability in bursary disbursements.

Kenya Power records Sh9.97 billion half-year profit after tax
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 31, 2025

The figure also guarantees a Sh0.20 per share dividend payment to shareholders for the first time in nearly a decade, after individual share earnings...

Land audit to end wildlife conservancy disputes - CS Wahome
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 29, 2025

Government data indicates that many conservancies in Kenya are holding larger tracts of land than they are legally entitled to.

Ex-NHIF staff face uncertainty as SHA transition process begins
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

SHA Acting Chief Executive Officer, Robert Ingasira, confirmed that the vetting process for staff retention is currently in progress.

11 Counties face corruption probe over billions of public funds lost in questionable expenditures
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

In Tharaka Nithi, the committee has called for an investigation into unpaid bills totalling Sh439.32 million.

Auditor-General flags governance gaps at City Hall but commends Nairobi's financial progress
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 08, 2025

The report is divided into three key areas, with the first focusing on financial statements, evaluating their compliance with reporting standards, acc...

Auditor-General's report reveals Sh6bn wasted on substandard projects in schools
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 04, 2025

Desks, chairs, and laboratory equipment were found to be faulty, with some wooden furniture rejected due to issues like splinters and unfinished surfa...

Auditor-General urges state to conduct loan scrutiny to avoid costly penalties on taxpayers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 03, 2025

Gathungu highlighted concerns over the improper utilisation of billions in loans and recommended measures to prevent avoidable financial burdens.

Defence, Interior ministries exposed over failure to give emergency spending details
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

Gathungu flagged the inclusion of these activities in a supplementary budget approved during the year under review, questioning their legitimacy.

Showdown looms as 10 governors defy Senate summons to discuss county funds use
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 16, 2024

The committee noted an increasing trend where governors consistently fail to honour such invitations, often requesting postponements without valid rea...

Education lobby group condemns financial mismanagement in schools, demands accountability
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

The group criticised recent remarks by Moses Kuria, who suggested that students not registered under SHA would be barred from reporting to school in J...

Billions of taxpayer money lost in mismanaged loan-funded projects - Auditor General
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 08, 2024

The audit also revealed that critical documentation, such as feasibility studies and approval correspondences, was missing for many projects.

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