Auditor General's report Stories

How counties are losing billions to legal battles, poor financial decisions
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

In Nairobi, four advocates are owed a staggering Sh6.3 billion, making up 29 per cent of the county's total outstanding legal fees of Sh21.4 billion.

Audit exposes widespread hiring irregularities in eight counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 03, 2025

The report, covering the 2023/24 financial year, highlights widespread irregularities in the recruitment process in Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Nairobi, Nar...

Government diverted Sh2.3 billion meant for AU subscriptions - Audit report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 27, 2025

No documentation was provided to support the approval of the transfer to the exchequer, raising concerns over the accuracy and legitimacy of the payme...

Garissa, Samburu counties on the spot over irregular payments, hiring
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 27, 2025

Audit reveals 52 employees from Garissa County unlawfully received Sh4.8 million in special house allowances.

Auditor General exposes govt for illegally diverting Sh58 billion from Railway Development Levy Fund
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 26, 2025

According to the Auditor General's report, the funds were redirected to settle outstanding payments owed to oil marketing companies.

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.

Ministry of Health has no title documents for Afya House land, MPs told
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 04, 2024

Auditor General's report noted significant gaps in the ministry's asset records, including a "nil land balance" in Annex 1 of its financial statements...

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