Controller of Budget Stories

Nyakang’o flags Public Works department over Sh1.34 billion spent on non-existent projects
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 24, 2025

The lack of progress despite the substantial expenditure has raised concerns over possible financial mismanagement within the department.

Governors-MCA alliances undermining oversight, fueling corruption, warns Controller of Budget
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 20, 2025

Nyakang'o said some MCAs align themselves with governors, compromising their role in scrutinizing county finances.

Treasury withdrew Sh11 billion emergency funds to pay doctors, contractors
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 18, 2025

A report by the CoB covering the six months leading up to December 2024 reveals that Sh1.75 billion was withdrawn from the Consolidated Fund on Decemb...

Government debt repayments jump by Sh68.7bn as interest costs soar
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

The sharp rise in domestic interest payments highlights the financial strain of borrowing from the local market as the government navigates rising deb...

Delayed payments cost government Sh24.8 billion in penalties in six months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o called on the National Treasury to align fund disbursements with approved cash flow projections to curb the rising pending bills.

Agencies of shame: How state departments spent Sh14 billion with no tangible results
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 17, 2025

Nyakang’o has now called for stricter budget monitoring and adherence to results-based allocation of resources to enhance service delivery.

Concerns over financial priorities as Sh8bn put into State House, lodges renovations
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 14, 2025

The revelations have reignited concerns over government expenditure, especially at a time when Kenyans continue to grapple with a high cost of living

Controller of Budget sounds alarm over Sh850 million funding shortfall
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 12, 2025

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...

No budget approvals without pending bills payment plans, CoB warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

Nyakang’o emphasised that her office would enforce measures to ensure government institutions work towards achieving a wage bill to revenue ratio of 3...

Counties divert additional funds from National Treasury to salaries, limiting services
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 11, 2025

Between July and December 2024, counties spent Sh103.2 billion out of Sh184.8 billion to pay workers.

Nairobi among counties splashing billions on garbage collection, legal fees
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 12, 2025

Kenyans have continuously demanded that county governments justify their expenditures amid a struggling economy and growing calls for improved service...

Controller of Budget exposes 16 counties for violating budget rules, accumulating debts
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Nyakang'o said the overspending trend suggests counties are not banking all their revenues before seeking requisitions from her office.

Counties accumulate Sh25.8 billion in fresh debts, worsening crisis for unpaid suppliers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 10, 2025

Suppliers and contractors continue bearing the brunt of the financial uncertainty, facing liquidity challenges and the looming threat of business clos...

MPs fire back at Controller of Budget and Auditor General with corruption allegations
Charles Adinda  |  Mar 07, 2025

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...

Weak fiscal discipline in counties as 43 governors spend public funds on unapproved uses
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

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...

Controller of Budget reveals billions mismanaged as counties ignore budget rules
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 07, 2025

Only seven counties — West Pokot, Taita Taveta, Nairobi, Mandera, Lamu, Kitui, and Embu fully adhered to their approved budgets.

Garissa, Wajir, Samburu among six top counties exceeding revenue targets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 05, 2025

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...

'Broke' Nairobi MCAs storm City Hall offices in desperation over delayed funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 04, 2025

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.

Govt making billions in domestic debt payments off-system, Controller of Budget warns
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 23, 2025

Some requisitions submitted for her approval lack specifics and are presented in lump sums, making it impossible to establish a clear breakdown of the...

Controller of Budget launches investigations into suspect bank accounts in counties
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Nyakang’o said her office is scrutinising the accounts to determine when they were opened, who manages them, and their intended purpose.

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