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The parties were expected to have physical offices in at least 24 of the country’s 47 counties, but checks by the Auditor-General found that a number of them had far fewer offices than the required threshold.
Speaking during the launch of the IEBC Strategic Plan 2024–2029 and the Election Operations Plan (EOP) 2025–2027 in Nairobi on Wednesday, Gathungu said the two documents provided a framework for delivering "inclusive, credible, secure, and efficient elections" while strengthening the commission's institutional capacity.
According to the report, several correctional centres continue to operate under congested conditions, with leaking roofs, damaged sanitation systems, missing perimeter walls and no CCTV systems in place. In some facilities, food storage areas were found to be infested by rodents, while some staff members are housed in buildings that have already been declared unsafe for use.
Just recently, the Council of Governors resolved to boycott any appearances before the watchdog committee over what they termed as intimidation and exploitation by senators.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu’s special report highlights that the Finance ministry lacks a proper framework to monitor climate financing, leaving the nation unable to provide accurate figures on funds received or disbursed.
According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 2024, KEBS is operating under severe financial strain
According to the Auditor General’s report for the financial year ending June 30, 2024, KICC’s board of directors spent over Sh30 million on meetings held in luxury hotels
The audit shows that counties like Nakuru, Tana River, Vihiga, Nyandarua, and Kiambu struggle with incomplete or missing documentation for drug deliveries.
The Auditor General’s report for the 2023/2024 financial year reveals that development projects worth Sh37.92 billion, initiated by at least 24 ministries and state departments, have stalled.
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu reveals that PCK is grappling with a negative working capital of Sh7.7 billion, casting doubt on its ability to remain operational.
The proposals seek to equip the two offices with the legal ability to take punitive action against government institutions that fail to comply with audit and budgetary regulations.
Auditor-General Nancy Gathungu disclosed that the Health Ministry released drugs worth Sh49.6 million to hospitals in the 2023/24 financial year without submitting them for the required safety and quality checks.