Controller of Budget Stories
The lack of progress despite the substantial expenditure has raised concerns over possible financial mismanagement within the department.
The current Parliament has conducted hearings in 34 counties over the past two financial years, with 18 counties included in one year and 16 in anothe...
From July to December 2024, the government allocated Sh320.6 billion for development projects but only spent Sh217.4 billion, resulting in a Sh103.2 b...
Nyakang'o said some MCAs align themselves with governors, compromising their role in scrutinizing county finances.
A report by the CoB covering the six months leading up to December 2024 reveals that Sh1.75 billion was withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund on Decemb...
The sharp rise in domestic interest payments highlights the financial strain of borrowing from the local market as the government navigates rising deb...
Nyakang’o called on the National Treasury to align fund disbursements with approved cash flow projections to curb the rising pending bills.
Governors have been pushing for at least Sh547 billion as their equitable share, arguing that anything less would hinder service delivery.
Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.
Initially, the Treasury had proposed an additional Sh120 million for Parliament in its submission to the Liaison Committee chaired by Deputy Speaker G...
The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living
The CoB notes that MPs emerged as the highest spenders, consuming Sh3.89 billion, which represents 40.7 per cent of the total travel expenditure.
Treasury data indicates that although overall recurrent spending dropped by 7.60 per cent to Sh746 billion compared to the previous year, some agencie...
Kanja emphasised that officers must remain content with their salaries, however small, and focus on executing their mandate within the law.
According to the Standing Orders, anyone interested in the position must submit their forms at least a day before the election.
Nyakang’o said the Sh704.25 million allocated to her office in the current financial year is already depleted. She noted that without additional funds...
Nyakang’o emphasised that her office would enforce measures to ensure government institutions work towards achieving a wage bill to revenue ratio of 3...
Between July and December 2024, counties spent Sh103.2 billion out of Sh184.8 billion to pay workers.
Kenyans have continuously demanded that county governments justify their expenditures amid a struggling economy and growing calls for improved service...
NIS spending remains one of the least scrutinised government expenditures, as its budget is typically presented as a single-line item without public d...
