Controller of Budget Stories
The CoB warned that the government’s appetite for non-essential expenditure like travel and inflated allowances is worsening the country’s budget defi...
Through a certificate of urgency signed by legal officer Abigael Rasugu, she argues that the lack of clarity on these orders has paralysed bursary pro...
Nairobi has been known to project a collection of Sh20 billion, only to collect Sh12 billion, leaving a shortfall of Sh8 billion, which then contribut...
Kisii County leads in non-compliance, with a wage bill standing at 60 per cent. Mombasa follows with 57 per cent, while Nyeri, Elgeyo Marakwet and Lai...
According to Nyakang’o, some counties are paying bills that have not been approved, resulting in a delay in settling the legitimate pending bills that...
At present, various bodies, including governors, Members of Parliament, ward representatives, the Ministry of Education, and the President, are all gi...
MP Duncan Mathenge from Nyeri Town expressed concern over her conduct, saying she should have submitted the documents two days before the meeting.
The lack of progress despite the substantial expenditure has raised concerns over possible financial mismanagement within the department.
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A report by the CoB covering the six months leading up to December 2024 reveals that Sh1.75 billion was withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund on Decemb...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.
Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.
The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living
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...
Nyakang'o said the overspending trend suggests counties are not banking all their revenues before seeking requisitions from her office.
Suppliers and contractors continue bearing the brunt of the financial uncertainty, facing liquidity challenges and the looming threat of business clos...
Junet accused the offices of the Auditor General and that of the Controller of Budget of overstepping their mandates and fuelling a culture of public...
The report shows only Lamu, Mandera, Taita Taveta, and West Pokot counties adhered to their approved work plans. The rest did not use the funds as ind...
Only seven counties — West Pokot, Taita Taveta, Nairobi, Mandera, Lamu, Kitui, and Embu fully adhered to their approved budgets.
The report reveals that Narok leads with 87 per cent, followed by Elgeyo Marakwet at 60 per cent, Samburu at 59 per cent, Laikipia at 55 per cent, Gar...
They said they are struggling to run their wards, with some claiming they have had to buy basic items like tissue paper from their own pockets.
Some requisitions submitted for her approval lack specifics and are presented in lump sums, making it impossible to establish a clear breakdown of the...
Nyakang’o said her office is scrutinising the accounts to determine when they were opened, who manages them, and their intended purpose.
The review shows that only 411 of the affected employees were listed in the official staff biodata, contrary to public service regulations.
With billions still owed and time running out, it's unclear how county governments will manage this escalating financial crisis.
The advisory has sparked concerns over its potential to disrupt the education of thousands of learners who rely on county government support.
