Auditor General's report Stories

Kenya's taxpayers lose millions on vacant government offices, new report reveals
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Apr 11, 2025

The audit revealed that five key government departments owe a combined Sh125 million in rent for offices they have not occupied.

Senator Omtatah slams auditor general over failure to audit public debt under Ruto‘s regime
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 07, 2025

Omtatah claimed that the Auditor General’s office is not fulfilling its role of auditing for lawfulness and effectiveness, particularly regarding the...

Payroll fraud: How counties lose millions in salaries paid to ghost workers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 30, 2025

Forensic audit reveals thousands of workers share bank accounts, salaries are adjusted multiple times in a year, while dismissed employees continue re...

Auditor-General flags major risks in Ruto's "Bottom-up" plan
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 25, 2025

Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu highlighted implementation gaps, mismanagement, and financial shortfalls that could hinder the five main pillars of the...

Medical equipment worth over Sh100 million lying idle in counties
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Counties affected include Kilifi, Kitui, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, and Kisii.

Payroll fraud deepens as counties manipulate salary payments - audit
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 11, 2025

In Homa Bay, 52 county officers were found to be sharing bank accounts, a practice that points to serious payroll irregularities.

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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