Auditor General Nancy Gathungu Stories
Gathungu says the government has already paid Sh7.8 billion for these projects, some of which are now accruing penalties due to delayed payment of cer...
These delays leave thousands of Kenyans, including internally displaced persons (IDPs), squatters, and families living in extreme poverty, in a state...
MPs voiced concerns about reports that some government institutions were including bribes in their budgets for auditors.
MPs have expressed outrage over reports from Auditor General Nancy Gathungu’s office that have painted them in a negative light, accusing them of mish...
Roads Principal Secretary Joseph Mbugua told the committee that the law gives the National Treasury Cabinet Secretary powers to declare a surplus and...
The audit report by Auditor General Nancy Gathungu had exposed alarming financial irregularities at the Women Enterprise Fund, totalling Sh1.4 billion...
The audit revealed that five key government departments owe a combined Sh125 million in rent for offices they have not occupied.
Given the mounting losses, lack of accountability, and failure to comply with government directives, the Women Enterprise Fund’s future remains uncert...
The audit notes that counties were expected to contribute a combined Sh450 million for the 2023/24 financial year, but 12 counties did not provide Sh1...
Omtatah claimed that the Auditor General’s office is not fulfilling its role of auditing for lawfulness and effectiveness, particularly regarding the...
Forensic audit reveals thousands of workers share bank accounts, salaries are adjusted multiple times in a year, while dismissed employees continue re...
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu highlighted implementation gaps, mismanagement, and financial shortfalls that could hinder the five main pillars of the...
Counties affected include Kilifi, Kitui, Machakos, Nyeri, Nakuru, Siaya, Kisumu, Migori, and Kisii.
One of the cases flagged involves the Fisheries Department, where Sh1.6 billion was spent on the Liwatoni tuna fish hub, Sh1.1 billion for constructio...
Since taking office on July 17, 2020, she has carried out her duties with a firm resolve, earning admiration and criticism in equal measure.
In Nyeri County, Naromoru Level Four Hospital has two surgery theatres equipped with air conditioning, costing Sh9.7 million, yet they remain unused.
Last December, the High Court declared it unconstitutional, ruling that it was discriminatory and lacked public participation.
The move comes amid a government directive requiring officials to take responsibility for the loss of public resources.
In Homa Bay, 52 county officers were found to be sharing bank accounts, a practice that points to serious payroll irregularities.
Auditor-General Gathungu said the value for money and the regularity of expenditures on these projects could not be confirmed.
The courts were initially planned under NMS as part of an effort to expand access to justice in low-income areas.
The delay has raised serious concerns over accountability, with calls for an urgent intervention to ensure the institute starts serving its intended p...
The projected Sh4.3 trillion budget marks an increase from the Sh3.978 trillion allocated for the current 2024-2025 financial year.
Gathungu maintained that her role is limited to auditing and that Parliament must take action.
Governor Susan Kihika’s Nakuru County is owed over Sh7.9 billion in revenue arrears, significantly affecting its ability to meet its own-source revenu...
A new report by the Auditor General exposes the grim picture of unfinished developments, some dating back a decade, despite substantial payments alrea...
In Kwale, the governor’s residence remains incomplete despite an initial budget of Sh149 million, well above the SRC limit. The contractor, who had al...
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.
The report, covering the 2023/24 financial year, highlights widespread irregularities in the recruitment process in Samburu, Trans Nzoia, Nairobi, Nar...
A report by Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu reveals that the National Treasury initiated the project in 2009 to create a critical backup for financial...
