counties financial mismanagement Stories

36 counties flagged for violating employment laws, mismanaging wage bills
Lucy Mumbi  |  Apr 02, 2025

Kisii County was found to have the highest wage bill, at a staggering 60 per cent, followed by Mombasa at 57 per cent with Laikipia, Elgeyo Marakwet,...

Gathungu flags discrepancies in spending of Sh28.7 billion for cash transfer programmes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Mar 31, 2025

The findings are expected to prompt a parliamentary probe into the mismanagement of funds and land meant for vulnerable groups.

State directs Saccos to cover losses from KUSCCO scandal
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Feb 27, 2025

The audit revealed that Sh13.3 billion had been lost, leaving KUSCCO insolvent by Sh12.5 billion

Ruto appoints Habil Olaka new chairperson of Hustler Fund advisory board
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

The main aim of the Hustler Fund is to help those in the informal sector transition to the formal financial system, a crucial step for long-term econo...

Five KUSCCO officials charged with theft of Sh83 million released on bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The five officials were arrested last Thursday in connection with a major financial scandal at KUSCCO, a key institution for savings and credit cooper...

Treasury flags county governments for misallocating budgets, neglecting development projects
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 17, 2025

Treasury data shows that Nairobi, Kisii, and Mombasa were among the worst performers, spending significantly less on development projects.

Financial stress deepens as 78 per cent of Kenyans earn less than before Covid-19 period - Report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 13, 2025

Despite the economic challenges, the report states that many Kenyans remain hopeful, with 63 per cent expecting their financial situation to improve i...

Senators want county assembly clerks probed over misuse of public funds
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 04, 2025

The PAC is urging county assemblies to take corrective measures, ensure prudent financial management, and adhere to existing regulations to prevent fu...

Moi University Vice Chancellor sent on 8-month leave as part of sweeping leadership changes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 01, 2025

The council has also sent two Deputy Vice Chancellors, Isaac Migeni and Henry Kiriamiti, on one-year leave as part of the sweeping leadership changes.

Treasury forms expert team to mobilise local capital for development, reduce reliance on loans
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 23, 2025

The committee's task includes identifying viable PPP projects, such as the expansion of the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport airfield.

Workers at Moi University receive long-awaited salary arrears
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

The payment covers arrears for October, November, and December, and was disbursed on Tuesday evening.

Ministry of Defence records highest spending of Sh40 billion in three months
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 29, 2024

The CoG’s report highlighted that these expenditures reflected a disregard for the austerity measures announced by President William Ruto.

National Treasury asks Kenyans to give input on 2025/26 budget proposals
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 17, 2024

The invitation is in line with Articles 201, 221, and 232 of the Constitution, which require public participation in financial matters.

Unclaimed assets pile up as companies remit Sh3.8 billion, 407 million shares to UFAA
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 15, 2024

Ufaa had set a target of collecting Sh4.5 billion and 300 million shares for the review period, surpassing the goal for shares but falling short of it...

Pushed to the wall, Kenyans take up more loans as savings diminish
Alfred Onyango  |  Dec 04, 2024

Out of the total households surveyed, the trend shows a 7.9 per cent dip in the savings culture of Kenyans from 2021, the previous survey period, to d...

Moi University council announces reforms to address persistent financial woes
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 27, 2024

Recent government support has enabled the university to pay full salaries and remit deductions as of September 2024.

Sh75.5 billion in unclaimed wealth lies idle as Kenyans fail to reclaim assets
Lucy Mumbi  |  Nov 18, 2024

The unclaimed assets include Sh39.4 billion in shares, which were surrendered to the Treasury, and Sh36.09 billion in cash held in local and foreign c...

Senate queries Sh8.8 billion in unclaimed assets held by state
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Nov 13, 2024

The Senate Finance and Budget Committee, chaired by Mandera Senator Ali Roba on Tuesday found that while Sh11.5 billion in assets was expected, only S...

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