Auditor General Nancy Gathungu Stories
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...
The Auditor-General also questioned why the idle funds were not invested in interest-earning accounts, estimating a missed opportunity to earn Sh21 mi...
No documentation was provided to support the approval of the transfer to the exchequer, raising concerns over the accuracy and legitimacy of the payme...
